According to Saudi sports reports, Al-Hilal management is seriously considering the sale of Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou during the current summer transfer market. The move comes after the star goalkeeper attracted significant interest and lucrative offers from top European clubs.
Bounou has been in the spotlight following his spectacular performance with Morocco at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He made headlines by setting a historic record as the goalkeeper with the most penalty shootout saves in World Cup history.
Instead of retaining the Moroccan star, Al-Hilal’s board is leaning towards capitalizing on this high European interest. Selling Bounou now could generate massive financial profits for the Blue Wave’s treasury.
Currently, Bounou holds enticing offers from English, Spanish, and Turkish clubs. Al-Hilal is evaluating the best financial bids before making a final decision.
Mohammed Al-Owais to Replace Bounou at Al-Hilal
Meanwhile, Saudi international goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais is set to replace Bounou at the Kingdom Arena next season. Al-Owais, who spent last season with Al-Ula FC in the Yelo League, is ready to return to the spotlight. Reports confirm that Al-Hilal has already reached a personal terms agreement with him, heavily influenced by his impressive displays for the Saudi national team at the 2026 World Cup.
Flashback: Yassine Bounou joined Al-Hilal in the summer of 2023 from Sevilla. He has since guided the team to 5 domestic titles and shone brightly on the global stage, most notably at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup against giants like Real Madrid and Manchester City.
