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Georginio Wijnaldum signs one-year contract with Al Ittihad

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Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Georginio Wijnaldum signs one-year contract with Al Ittihad

Summary

Midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum has returned to the Roshn Saudi League, joining Al Ittihad on an initial one-year contract. The 35-year-old moved as a free agent following his departure from Al Ettifaq in July. During his previous three-season tenure in the league with Al Ettifaq, Wijnaldum recorded 36 goals and 16 assists across 96 appearances. His most productive campaign came last season, where he contributed 16 goals and seven assists. The deal was finalized on the final day of the 2026-27 summer transfer window. Al Ittihad secured the signing late Sunday to bolster its roster for the current season.

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By the Numbers

•Georginio Wijnaldum signed a one-year deal with Al Ittihad.
•The midfielder previously played for Al Ettifaq for three seasons.
•Wijnaldum tallied 36 goals and 16 assists in 96 Roshn Saudi League appearances.
•The contract was completed on the final day of the summer transfer window.

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What they're saying

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Georginio Wijnaldum is back in the Roshn Saudi League, with the former Al Ettifaq captain arguably the headline deal to go through on a busy final day of the 2026-27 Roshn Saudi League summer transfer...
— Yahoo Sports

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