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Ekong in Saudi to complete Al-Kholood move

Last week, the Nigeria international sorted out personal terms with his suitors, with only medicals left to complete the switch.

Football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano wrote on X, “William Troost-Ekong and his agent David Moss are on their way to Saudi Arabia as he’s signing for Al Khalood.”

Troost-Ekong has been on the radar of Saudi clubs for some time, and Greek outlet Gazzetta Greece last week confirmed that Shabab Al-Ahli also sent in their offer for the experienced defender.

Shabab Al-Ahli were banking on their manager, Paulo Souza, to help facilitate the signing of the Nigerian.The pair worked together at Salernitana before the Portuguese coach was dismissed in October 2023, four months after Ekong left for PAOK Salonika in Greece.

As things stand, Shabab Al-Ahli may have lost the battle, with the experienced defender now on the brink of joining rivals Al-Kholood.