Al Hilal Parts Ways with Defender Ali Al-Bulaihi by Mutual Consent

Al Hilal has concluded its association with defender Ali Al-Bulaihi, having reached a financial agreement regarding the remaining period of his contract, thus ending his journey with the team a year before its scheduled conclusion.

According to what was published by the account "Al Riyadiyah - Urgent" on the "X" platform, Al Hilal and Al-Bulaihi have signed a settlement agreement, making the 36-year-old defender a free agent during the current transfer window.

The end of the relationship came after Al-Bulaihi was excluded from the plans of Italian coach Simone Inzaghi for the current season, as the player has recently been limited to individual training sessions at the club's facilities in Al-Areejiah.

Mohammed Al-Bulaihi joined Al-Hilal in July 2017, embarking on a nine-year journey during which he became one of the most prominent defenders associated with the club's achievements in recent years.

The former international defender won 13 titles with Al Hilal, including five Saudi Professional League trophies, three King Cup titles, and three Saudi Super Cups.

Al-Bulayhi has also won two AFC Champions League titles with Al-Hilal, marking his impact within a generation that has achieved numerous domestic and continental successes during his time with the team.

The player has played 263 matches for Al Hilal across various competitions, scoring 23 goals, along with three assists, according to data from Transfermarkt.

With the end of his contract, Al Hilal has closed the curtain on Al-Bulayhi's long journey that began in the summer of 2017, while the veteran defender now faces the opportunity for a new experience, with anticipation surrounding his next club.