Malcom Turns the Page on Al Hilal and Moves Toward a New Challenge in Saudi Football
Brazilian winger Malcom has reached a final agreement with Saudi club Al-Diriyah after all details of the deal were settled, opening a new chapter in his career inside Saudi football.
Brazilian winger Malcom is preparing to open a new chapter in his football career after Al-Diriyah reached a final agreement with the Al Hilal player over a move during the current summer transfer window, in a deal that represents one of the notable moves in the Saudi football market. ⚽🔥
The agreement was reached after negotiations covering the various details of the transfer, before all terms were finalized, leaving Malcom ready for a new experience away from Al Hilal, the club he represented over recent years and where he left a clear mark across different competitions.
⭐ Malcom Nears Move to Al-Diriyah
According to the details surrounding the deal, Al-Diriyah have successfully completed an agreement with Malcom to join the club next season after reaching an understanding over all the terms of the transfer.
The player’s departure from Al Hilal comes after a period filled with appearances, goals and trophies, as the Brazilian prepares for a new challenge within Saudi football, this time wearing the Al-Diriyah shirt, with the club also looking to strengthen its squad with experienced players.
The arrival of a player of Malcom’s quality represents a major addition for Al-Diriyah, particularly because he has extensive experience in domestic and continental competitions, alongside attacking qualities that can provide the team with additional solutions in the final third. 🔥
💰 Al Hilal Paid €60 Million for Malcom
Malcom joined Al Hilal from Russian club Zenit in a major deal reportedly worth around €60 million, making him one of the most prominent foreign players to arrive at the club during that period.
Since moving to Riyadh, the Brazilian established himself within the team and regularly featured across different competitions at both domestic and continental levels.
His ability to operate in several attacking positions was one of the key factors behind his importance to the team, as he offered pace, skill and the ability to create chances alongside his goalscoring contribution.
📊 Malcom’s Numbers With Al Hilal
During his time with Al Hilal, Malcom made 139 appearances across all competitions, scoring 47 goals and providing 41 assists for his teammates.
These numbers highlight the Brazilian’s significant attacking contribution to the team, as he was not simply a winger who relied on dribbling and penetration, but a player who directly contributed to goals through both scoring and creating opportunities.
The player was also involved in important matches for Al Hilal and continued to make an attacking impact during the final stages of his time at the club.
⚽ Malcom’s Last Goal for Al Hilal
Malcom’s last goal for Al Hilal came against Al-Faisaly in the opening round of the Saudi Pro League, with the goal becoming his final attacking contribution before moving on to his new experience.
His career at Al Hilal confirmed that he was one of the team’s influential players, particularly during periods when the coaching staff needed someone capable of changing the shape of the attack and exploiting spaces against opponents.
🔥 Al-Diriyah Bet on Malcom’s Experience
Al-Diriyah will hope to benefit from the extensive experience Malcom has gained over recent years, particularly after the player enjoyed strong spells in Brazil and Europe before arriving in the Saudi league.
His presence is expected to provide the team with additional attacking strength and could also attract greater attention from supporters and the media because of the reputation he built during his time with Al Hilal.
The deal comes as part of efforts to build a stronger and more competitive squad, with the club relying on players who possess experience at high levels of football.
🏆 The Beginning of a New Chapter
After several years with Al Hilal, Malcom is preparing for a new challenge with Al-Diriyah, a move that could give him an even more important role within his new club’s project.
The main question now is whether the Brazilian can continue his strong performances and produce impressive numbers with Al-Diriyah, especially as supporters will expect him to provide the attacking impact anticipated from his arrival.
✨ Malcom has closed an important chapter of his career with Al Hilal, but he has chosen not to leave Saudi football. Instead, he will continue his journey in the Saudi Pro League through Al-Diriyah, beginning a new story filled with challenges and ambitions. 📢⚽
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