Overview
- Al‑Riyadh made the move official on Tuesday by posting a club video on X confirming the free transfer of Mahmoud Hassan 'Trezeguet' for the 2026–27 Roshn League season.
- The Professional League Association approved the registration after the club obtained a financial-sustainability certificate, a requirement that the club satisfied last Thursday.
- Trezeguet terminated his contract with Egypt's Al‑Ahly by mutual consent before joining Al‑Riyadh and arrives off a season in which he scored 18 goals in 32 matches and contributed at the 2026 World Cup.
- Al‑Riyadh finished 15th last season and say the signing is intended to strengthen the squad ahead of their Roshn League opener against Al‑Ettifaq next Friday.
- The move could increase Al‑Riyadh's competitiveness and marketability, make it easier to complete further signings now that registration limits are cleared, and raise expectations among fans and club staff.