FOOTBALL – Egypt winger Mahmoud Hassan, better known by his nickname ‘Trezeguet’, has joined Saudi Pro League club Al Riyadh on a free transfer after terminating his contract with Egyptian side Al Ahly last month, the club announced yesterday.
“Welcome, Trezegoal! Mahmoud Trezeguet is officially an AlRiyadh. From Egypt to Riyadh... Trezeguet has arrived,” the club said on X alongside a picture of the player.
Al Riyadh did not disclose financial details of the deal.
Trezeguet has also played for Anderlecht, Aston Villa, Kasimpasa, Istanbul Basaksehir and Qatar’s Al Rayyan.
He featured at the most recent World Cup, scoring in a 3-1 group-stage win over New Zealand as Egypt reached the last 16.
Meanwhile, Albania defender Berat Djimsiti has joined newly promoted Diriyah from Serie A side Atalanta, the Saudi club announced on Monday.
The 33-year-old Djimsiti, who has 72 caps for his country, played a key role in Atalanta’s triumphant Europa League campaign in 2024 and was named Albania’s footballer of the year in 2025 and 2026.
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