Mahamadou Sangare poised for Manchester City exit as Al Qadsiah move advances

Al Qadsiah are nearing an agreement to sign 19-year-old Malian forward Mahamadou Sangare from Manchester City, with the Saudi club and the English side understood to have reached a preliminary deal.

The proposed transfer is worth about $1m, according to respected British journalist Ben Jacobs. If completed, it would give Al Qadsiah a young player developed within the academy of one of England’s leading clubs, while representing a relatively low-cost addition for the Saudi side.

The final procedures are expected to be completed in the coming days before the move is formally announced. Sangare would then begin a new chapter of his career in Saudi Arabia, with Al Qadsiah continuing their efforts to strengthen their squad during the current summer transfer window.

The agreement is part of a wider approach from Al Qadsiah, who are working to build a squad combining experienced players with promising young talent. Recruiting prospects from major European clubs is viewed as a way for the club to expand its future options both on the pitch and as part of its broader investment strategy.

Sangare’s expected arrival would add another Manchester City academy product to Al Qadsiah’s developing project. The Saudi club are waiting for the remaining steps in the transaction to be completed before confirming the signing publicly.

Jacobs reported that the two clubs have already reached an initial understanding over the transfer, with the fee set at approximately $1m. The agreement still requires the relevant formalities to be concluded, meaning the announcement has not yet been made.

For Al Qadsiah, the deal would represent another move towards creating a more varied squad. Alongside established names, the club are seeking players who can develop over time and provide additional technical and financial value in the future.

Sangare, who is 19 and plays as a forward, is now expected to leave Manchester City for a new opportunity in the Saudi league. His move will be confirmed once the final arrangements between the interested parties have been completed.

The transfer would reinforce Al Qadsiah’s intention to recruit emerging talent from prominent European academies, while giving Sangare the chance to continue his development in Saudi Arabia. The club are expected to announce the deal officially in the coming days.