The Moroccan international Yassine Bounou, goalkeeper for Saudi club Al-Hilal, confirmed that the Saudi Roshn League has seen significant development in recent years, emphasizing that the level of competition now rivals major tournaments.

During his talk on one of the YouTube channels, Bono pointed to the performance that Al-Hilal delivered in the Club World Cup, considering that the team appeared strong against international clubs.

He explained that Al-Hilal, along with Saudi Al-Nassr, possesses the capabilities and experience that qualify them to compete with European Champions League clubs, especially given the presence of players who have had successful experiences in European fields. He expressed his hope to see Saudi clubs participating in the continental tournament in the future.

His stance on River Plate.

Bono addressed the news linking him to a move to Argentine club River Plate, confirming that it was a personal dream driven by his love for Argentine football and his following of the team. However, he also emphasized his commitment to his contract with Al-Hilal until 2028. He said, "I am happy here and aspire to continue winning titles, but football is unpredictable and you never know what the future holds."

Behind the scenes of Bayern Munich

The Moroccan goalkeeper revealed that he was close to moving to Bayern Munich when leaving Sevilla, but the deal fell through at the last moment, prompting him to make a quick decision to join Al Hilal. He affirmed that he does not regret his choice.

The toughest attackers and his opinion on Neymar.

Regarding the toughest players he faced during his career, he chose Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, noting that the competition remains strong with names like Robert Lewandowski, Erling Haaland, Luis Suarez, and Karim Benzema.

He also considered the Brazilian Neymar as one of the best players he has seen up close, explaining that the version that played with Al-Hilal was not at its best, but he was amazing before his move to Santos.

Preparation for the Union Summit

Bono is preparing for a strong match against Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Professional League, with Al-Hilal leading the standings with 53 points without a loss, while Al-Ittihad is in seventh place with 37 points, giving the match special significance in the competition race.