
The Saudi Al-Ittihad Club announced on the “X” platform the inclusion of Dutch midfielder Georginho Wijnaldum for one season until the summer of 2027, after his previous experience in the Saudi League with Al-Ittifaq Club between 2023 and 2026, where he participated in 96 matches, scored 36 goals and made 16 assists.
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Georginho Wijnaldum previously played for Al-Ettifaq Club in the Saudi League between 2023 and 2026, and participated in 96 matches, scoring 36 goals and making 16 assists.
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(CNN) - Al-Ittihad Saudi Club announced, via its account on the “X” platform, on Monday night, the inclusion of Dutch midfielder Georginho Wijnaldum to its ranks.
The Tigers team said that Wijnaldum will be linked to him for one season, specifically until the summer of 2027.
Georginho Wijnaldum has great experience in the Roshen League, as he played for Al-Ettifaq Club between 2023 and 2026.
The 35-year-old participated in 96 matches in the Saudi Professional League, during which he scored 36 goals and provided 16 assists.
He previously represented Paris Saint-Germain in France, Liverpool in England, and Roma in Italy, and won the Champions League, Premier League and French League titles.
He played 96 international matches with the Netherlands national team, in which he scored 28 goals and made 9 assists.
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