Al-Qadsiah and Al-Ittihad are currently competing to get the services of Real Madrid captain Nacho Fernandez. On the other hand, Al-Qadsiah offered a 2 year contract for Nacho Fernandez after knowing that Al-Ittihad was getting closer to an agreement and I think here Al-Ittihad only needs to increase their salary offer if they want to win the competition to get him.
Literally, Al-Ittihad is bigger and better than Al-Qadsiah and I think Nacho Fernandez knows where he is going. Moreover, there is his former teammate at Real Madrid, namely Benzema, so the connection will be easier. On the other hand, the depth of Al-Ittihad's squad is much more adequate so there is no other reason for him not to join Al-Ittihad.
Despite all that, Nacho Fernandez will still be thinking about his decision with Real Madrid as he is still likely to stay rather than leave this summer.
Source: https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1804401683939647586
Literally, Al-Ittihad is bigger and better than Al-Qadsiah and I think Nacho Fernandez knows where he is going. Moreover, there is his former teammate at Real Madrid, namely Benzema, so the connection will be easier. On the other hand, the depth of Al-Ittihad's squad is much more adequate so there is no other reason for him not to join Al-Ittihad.
Despite all that, Nacho Fernandez will still be thinking about his decision with Real Madrid as he is still likely to stay rather than leave this summer.
Source: https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1804401683939647586
he chose to play for Al Qadsiah:
Quote from: https://www.instagram.com/p/C8hkupLoIW1/
Nacho has completed initial medical tests to join Saudi’s Al Qadsiah!
After 23 years at the club, Nacho is set to leave Real Madrid as the most decorated player ever in history.
Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah are waiting for final green light over two year contract for Nacho to join.
He’s set to leave Real Madrid as free agent
source: https://www.instagram.com/p/C8hkupLoIW1/
To be honest, I can't understand why he chose to play for a team from the Saudi second division that was recently promoted to the first division next season, because in most cases the teams recently promoted to the first division are the ones most likely to be relegated, and Looking at his contract, it will be for 2 years, so there will be a risk that after next season he will play in the second division and retire in the Saudi second division. In my opinion it wasn't a good choice he made, but maybe he's just going to play as a way to make more money and retire, he's not having some big goal like winning the Saudi league
Fabrizio Romano reported aout Pioli and his next destination. After stopping working with AC Milan, Pioli hasn't chosen any team yet but it seems since Al Ittihad couldn't better good results during the last season, they want to start working with Pioli.
Al Ittihad is also trying to hire some superstar players for the next season and this can make Al Ittihad much stronger teams to race with the other teams like Al Hilal and Al Nassr while hiring Benzema during the last summer was not effective for Al Ittihad but this time they want to make a better coach to improve the team.
What is this Pioli-to-Al Ittihad rumour? Even for the Saudi league, it sounds fishy. Its not a surprise that Gallardo was fired. When you cant handle a team with Benzema on it, you're out. But Pioli? He wants to be a top boss and not just work in the Saudi league. I've heard that he's interested in the Premier League and wants to join a club with a lot of history and status. Really, who wouldnt?Al Ittihad is also trying to hire some superstar players for the next season and this can make Al Ittihad much stronger teams to race with the other teams like Al Hilal and Al Nassr while hiring Benzema during the last summer was not effective for Al Ittihad but this time they want to make a better coach to improve the team.
If Al Ittihad gives him enough money, though, things will be different. Everyone knows that the Saudis are ready to spend a lot of money on famous people. But I'll tell you this: I'll eat my hat if Pioli goes through with that plan. Thats a promise.
I also highly doubt that Stefano Pioli would accept going to Saudi Arabia because he would be putting himself in a very low position, imagine him not having good results as a coach in a team in the Saudi league? This would be very bad for him and could result in the big clubs in Europe not signing him, we can see that Mourinho preferred to spend some time without a job until a European club signed him rather than go to Saudi Arabia, because he knew he would pay a price. Dear going to Saudi Arabia and Stefano Pioli must also be thinking like Mourinho (who is now coach of Fenerbahce) and other great coaches who are currently without a job