Dion Lopy reveals the secret behind his choice of Al-Ittihad

Dion Lopy, the Senegalese player of Ittihad, has unveiled the details of his choice to transfer to the Saudi Pro League during the summer of 2026, despite receiving offers from European clubs. He confirmed that his ambition to win titles determined his destination.

The player has joined Al Ittihad after a standout season with UD Almería in the Spanish Segunda División, during which he attracted the interest of several clubs before deciding to take on the Saudi experience.

Dion Lopy, 24, said in statements reported by Senegal's Dakaractu that he was looking for a team competing for top positions, which he found in Al-Ittihad, who are consistently in the title race in the Saudi Pro League.

The player explained that winning titles represents a fundamental objective in his career, pointing out that he has great ambitions and a desire to achieve new accomplishments that he has not reached before during his experience with the club.

On the national team front, Dion Lopy expressed his happiness at returning to the Senegal national team under French coach Patryck Vieira, confirming that he missed the atmosphere of the national team and being alongside his teammates during the past period.

Dion Lopy spoke about the upcoming matches for the Lions of Teranga, emphasizing the difficulty of African matches, given that national teams possess different strengths. However, he stressed Senegal's desire to achieve victory in both matches this week.

Dion Lopy has been called up for the first time since May 2025, after appearing with Al-Ittihad during the current season, having played 14 matches so far, without scoring any goals or providing any assists.