Al-Ittihad Loan Stefan Clair to Belgian Side Bebern
- According to official club announcements and regional sports reporting, Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad has agreed to loan defender Stefan Cler to Belgian side Beveren through the end...
- Al-Ittihad confirmed via its official account on the X platform that club leadership accepted a formal request from Beveren to acquire Stefan Cler on a loan deal until...
- Al-Bishi's departure coincides with the expiration of his contract, as he fell outside the sporting management's plans for the upcoming campaign.
According to official club announcements and regional sports reporting, Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad has agreed to loan defender Stefan Cler to Belgian side Beveren through the end of the current season. The temporary transfer forms part of a broader roster restructuring by Al-Ittihad management to secure regular competitive minutes and ongoing development for the player away from the domestic league.
Al-Ittihad Finalizes Loan Move for Defender Stefan Cler
Al-Ittihad confirmed via its official account on the X platform that club leadership accepted a formal request from Beveren to acquire Stefan Cler on a loan deal until the conclusion of the season, as reported by Kooora. The move sends the defender away from the Tigers temporarily to test his abilities in European competition. Club officials stated that the arrangement aims to provide Cler with extended playing time and steady match experience in Belgium, which might accelerate his professional development. Upon the expiration of the loan term, Cler is scheduled to return to Al-Ittihad unless both clubs negotiate further adjustments regarding his long-term future. Management accompanied the announcement with an expression of support, wishing the defender success during his stint abroad so he can return with enhanced experience. This transaction highlights Al-Ittihad’s strategy to manage squad depth effectively by balancing external loan experiences with internal squad reinforcement amid high competition across domestic fixtures.
Wider Squad Overhaul and Departure of Abdulaziz Al-Bishi
Al-Bishi’s departure coincides with the expiration of his contract, as he fell outside the sporting management’s plans for the upcoming campaign. During his tenure that began in January 2019, Al-Bishi captured two Saudi Pro League titles in the 2022-2023 and 2024-2025 seasons, alongside the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup in 2025 and the Saudi Super Cup in 2023. Al-Bishi’s exit is part of a wider administrative overhaul at Al-Ittihad aimed at reshaping the squad ahead of upcoming competitions, with decisions remaining pending on other players whose contracts are nearing conclusion, including Fabinho and Abdulرحمن Al-Aboud.
