Saudi defender Ahmed Al-Siyahi on radar of Saudi Pro League and European clubs after breakthrough season

Saudi defender Ahmed Al-Siyahi has emerged as a major transfer target for both Saudi Pro League and European clubs following an impressive campaign with Al-Riyadh.

The 23-year-old defender’s performances in the Roshn Saudi League last season have sparked strong interest from several teams looking to reinforce their back lines before the new campaign, in what could become an unexpectedly competitive deal in the upcoming summer transfer window.

According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Al-Siyahi, who plays for Al-Riyadh, has attracted attention from multiple clubs within the Roshn Saudi League after a standout year in the top flight.

Al-Qadsiah leading Saudi interest

Tavolieri reports that Al-Qadsiah are currently the most prominent Saudi side pursuing the player. The defender is highly rated within the club’s technical set-up, where he is considered one of the most suitable options to strengthen their defensive unit.

Al-Qadsiah’s admiration for Al-Siyahi stems from his consistency and composure at the back over the course of last season, with the club viewing him as a potential key addition as they prepare their squad for the new campaign.

The growing domestic interest reflects Al-Siyahi’s rise in status, with several Roshn Saudi League teams now monitoring his situation closely and assessing whether to move for him during the summer window.

European clubs monitoring progress

Tavolieri also notes that the competition for Al-Siyahi is not confined to Saudi Arabia. A number of European clubs are following his development and are considering a possible move, encouraged by the level he displayed throughout the previous season.

These European sides are understood to be tracking his progress with Al-Riyadh in order to be ready to act in the coming period, should they decide he fits their plans.

While no specific European clubs have been named, their interest underlines how Al-Siyahi’s performances have begun to resonate beyond the Saudi game, placing him on scouting lists outside the Kingdom.

Breakthrough year with Al-Riyadh

The mounting attention comes on the back of a full season in which Al-Siyahi established himself as a mainstay in Al-Riyadh’s defence. Over the course of the campaign, he succeeded in consolidating his place and emerging as one of the most notable Saudi defenders in the league.

His displays have ensured his name features prominently on the agendas of several clubs, both inside Saudi Arabia and abroad, as they weigh up defensive reinforcements.

As things stand, Al-Siyahi remains under contract with Al-Riyadh, but his trajectory over the past season has positioned him as one of the domestic market’s most talked-about defensive options ahead of the new season and the forthcoming summer transfer window.

\Age not given in original article; no age has been asserted in this report.