Simon Francis is nearing the end of his journey with Bournemouth at the end of the current season, amid clear interest from Al Hilal to include him in their administrative structure.

Press reports have revealed that the English official is preparing to leave his position, which he has held since the summer of 2024, after a long career within the club that began in 2021 in an administrative role.

Francis is considered one of the names associated with the club's history, having previously represented the team as a player for nine years before announcing his retirement from football in 2020.

After his retirement, he embarked on a rising administrative journey within the club, becoming one of the influential figures in the recruitment and team development file in recent years.

Reports indicated that Al-Hilal is closely monitoring his situation, among a list of interested parties, without reaching an official agreement between the two sides so far.

The Saudi club had previously considered Richard Hughes as another option, but his long-term contract with Liverpool until 2027 makes completing the deal difficult.

Al Hilal continues to work on developing its sports project, led by coach Simone Inzaghi, and with the participation of prominent stars like Karim Benzema and Ruben Neves, which enhances its appeal to European talents.