Iraqi national team and Riyadh club player Ibrahim Bayesh sparked widespread controversy on social media after news circulated about his contract being terminated by mutual consent with his club, opening the door to speculation about his future during the current period.

A source close to the player revealed that Bayesh's contract is still valid with Riyadh club, confirming the inaccuracy of the circulating news regarding his departure, noting that the player still has much to offer in the Saudi Professional League competitions.

The source explained that the player's absence from the match against Al-Nassr was due to a health issue, as the technical staff preferred to give him the necessary rest for recovery, with plans for him to return to group training starting tomorrow, in preparation for his participation in the upcoming match.

He pointed out that Bayesh feels very comfortable in Saudi Arabia and has not considered leaving Riyadh, as he looks forward to staying as long as possible. He confirmed at the same time that returning to the Iraqi Stars League is not among his current priorities, despite several clubs being interested in acquiring his services.

The source clarified that if the player decides to return to Iraq in the future, his preferred destination would be Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya club, without any official contacts so far, leaving this option open for the upcoming summer transfer period.

Bayesh enjoys the trust of Iraqi national team coach Graham Arnold, who relies on him in more than one position, making his continued regular play important to ensure his readiness before the global playoff qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

It is noteworthy that the player played 12 matches in the Saudi league this season, during which he scored one goal against Al-Hilal, figures that still concern fans who are waiting for a stronger performance.