Overview
- The striker rejected the proposal as insulting and, according to reports, intends not to play for the club again before departing on a free in June 2026.
- He declined to feature against Al-Fateh and was left out of the squad, with coach Sergio Conceição praising his professionalism while saying the matter is beyond his remit.
- French and international reports say the renewal offered 0 euros per month and gave the club 100% of his image-rights income.
- He has not trained with the team, and he and his entourage have contacted club management to express their discontent.
- His current deal is reported at about $108 million per year, and since arriving in 2023 he has captained Al Ittihad to the Saudi league and King Cup titles in 2024/25.