Spanish media reports have revealed that Saudi club Al Hilal is interested in signing a prominent European goalkeeper in preparation for participating in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. These reports indicate that Al Hilal is focusing particularly on strengthening the goalkeeper position as part of their plans to reinforce the team.

Three prominent names on Al Hilal’s negotiation table
According to the Spanish newspaper "Sport," Al Hilal is considering several options to sign an outstanding goalkeeper. The list includes Marc Ter Stegen from Barcelona, Ederson from Manchester City, and Alisson Becker from Liverpool. This move comes as part of the club’s search for a replacement for Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, who is no longer in the club’s plans.
Seizing the opportunity with Ter Stegen amid instability
The newspaper explained that Al Hilal’s management seeks to take advantage of the current situation of German goalkeeper Marc Ter Stegen at Barcelona, where his relationship with the club is experiencing fluctuations that might offer an opportunity to complete a successful transfer deal in the near future.

Deco intervenes to prevent Ter Stegen’s move to the English league
On the other hand, reports confirmed that Deco, Barcelona’s sporting director, persuaded Ter Stegen not to respond to external offers, especially the one made by English club Bournemouth, which is aiming to sign the German goalkeeper for the upcoming season. This intervention reflects Barcelona’s keenness to retain the goalkeeper’s services.

Details of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and Al Hilal’s group
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is scheduled to take place from June 14 to July 13. The tournament draw placed Al Hilal in a strong group that includes global clubs such as Spanish giants Real Madrid, Mexican side Pachuca, and Austria’s Salzburg, promising exciting challenges and intense competition for the Saudi team.