Al-Nassr in talks to sign Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny: Report

Wojciech Szczesny will be at Euro 2024 in Germany. (Reuters)
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Updated 14 August 2024
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Al-Nassr in talks to sign Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny: Report

  • About $20.4m a year for the next 2 seasons likely
  • Ronaldo-led Al-Nassr failed to win league this year

RIYADH: Al-Nassr are in negotiations with Juventus to sign veteran goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, The Athletic reported on Monday.

The Poland international has reached an agreement in principle with the Riyadh club but a deal is yet to be finalized. It would be worth about $20.4 million a year for the next two seasons, the publication reported.

Szczesny has another year on his contract with Juventus, which finished third in Italy’s Serie A this year.

Szczesny has made 252 first-team appearances for the Italian giants, including 35 this season, and has won eight titles with the side.

If all goes well the 34-year-old will sign this week, according to the report, ahead of Poland’s participation in Euro 2024, which starts on Friday in Germany.

Reports indicate that the Turin club are likely to offer backup keeper Mattia Perin a new contract and are preparing to sign Monza’s Michele Di Gregorio as their new No. 1, paving the way for Szczesny’s departure.

Al-Nassr finished eight points and second behind bitter rivals Al-Hilal in the Saudi Pro League.

The Cristiano Ronaldo-led Al-Nassr lost to Al-Hilal in the Super Cup and King’s Cup in the current campaign, as well as the Riyadh Season Cup, a prestigious club friendly.

In March, Al-Nassr were dumped out of the Champions League by the UAE’s Al-Ain, which would later go on to win the championship, defeating Al-Hilal in the semifinals and Yokohama F. Marinos in the final.

Despite the setbacks, Ronaldo was happy with his achievements this year, having set the all-time SPL scoring record with 35 goals.

“It means a lot. I feel very happy. It’s probably one of the best seasons I’ve ever had in my career in terms of goals but assists too,” said the five-time Ballon d’Or winner last week.


Kanno brace sends Saudi Arabia through while Morocco, Palestine stay on course

Updated 05 December 2025
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Kanno brace sends Saudi Arabia through while Morocco, Palestine stay on course

  • Mohamed Kanno scored twice as Saudi Arabia came from a goalless first half to defeat Comoros

DOHA: Saudi Arabia booked their place in the FIFA Arab Cup quarter-finals with a 3-1 victory over tournament debutants Comoros on Friday, while Morocco remained on course for the knockout stages despite being held by Oman.

Mohamed Kanno scored twice as Saudi Arabia came from a goalless first half to defeat Comoros and finish top of their group.

The debutants had threatened an early breakthrough when Affane Said Djambae headed wide in the 20th minute, a miss they would rue.

Deep into stoppage time, a goalkeeping error allowed Salem Al-Dawsari to tee up Kanno for a powerful header, before the pair combined again shortly after the break for Saudi Arabia’s second.

Comoros briefly reignited hopes through Ibroihim Djoudja, but Al-Dawsari sealed the win with a superb solo effort.

Earlier, ten-man Morocco played out a scoreless draw with Oman in Al-Rayyan to retain top spot in Group B.

Captain Abderrazzaq Hamdallah went closest before being sent off early in the second half, but Oman were unable to capitalize on their numerical advantage.

Thursday’s action saw late drama once again shape Group A.

Palestine struck in the closing stages for a second straight game to earn a crucial 2-2 draw against Tunisia, leaving them level with Syria at the top of the standings.

Zaid Qunbar, who scored the equalizer, was named player of the match.

Syria also left it late, with Omar Khribin’s stoppage-time goal earning a 1-1 draw with hosts Qatar and keeping qualification finely balanced heading into the final group fixtures.