Overview
- Sunday reports in Saudi and German media said Leite was set to undergo a medical for Al‑Diriyah and close a transfer from Union Berlin.
- Transfermarkt later quoted Leite’s entourage saying no final agreement has been signed and that he is still speaking with clubs in several leagues.
- Leite’s contract with Union Berlin expires on 30 June, making him a free agent able to sign without a transfer fee.
- The 27‑year‑old joined Union from FC Porto in 2022, made around 136 appearances for the club, and has a current market value near €12 million.
- Al‑Diriyah has climbed rapidly to the Saudi Pro League in recent seasons and is reported to be using a high salary offer to compete with European suitors such as Lazio and other clubs linked to Leite.