Togolese defender Kennedy Boateng set for Saudi move as Al Fateh table lucrative offer

Togo international Kennedy Boateng appears to be on the verge of a move to Saudi Arabia after Al Fateh reportedly emerged as the clear frontrunner in the race to sign the defender following his departure from Dinamo Bucharest.

The 27-year-old centre-back became a free agent after leaving the Romanian club, attracting interest from several teams across Europe and Asia.

Clubs from Romania, Turkey and China were all linked with the defender, but recent developments suggest Al Fateh have moved decisively ahead of their rivals.

According to reports, the Saudi Pro League side have presented Boateng with a highly attractive contract offer worth €900,000 per year.

The proposal is understood to have significantly altered the landscape of negotiations and placed Al Fateh in a commanding position to secure the player’s signature.

The offer is reportedly beyond the financial reach of the other clubs pursuing the Togolese international, effectively reducing competition for one of the most sought-after free agents currently available on the market.

Boateng’s future had remained uncertain in recent weeks as discussions continued with several interested clubs.

Turkish side Kocaelispor and Chinese club Shandong Taishan were among those exploring a potential deal, but both are now believed to be struggling to compete with the financial package proposed by Al Fateh.

The Saudi club’s offer translates to approximately €75,000 per month, a figure that represents a significant increase on the defender’s previous earnings.

During his final season with Dinamo Bucharest, Boateng reportedly earned €15,000 per month. The Romanian club attempted to retain him by offering an improved contract worth €20,000 monthly, but negotiations failed to produce an agreement.

Reports suggest the player had been seeking a salary of €30,000 per month to extend his stay in Bucharest. Even that figure falls well below the terms now reportedly on the table from Al Fateh.

The financial gap between the competing offers has left the Saudi club in a strong negotiating position, with Boateng now widely expected to continue his career in the Middle East.

For Al Fateh, the potential signing would represent a significant addition to their defensive options. Although the club finished 12th in the most recent Saudi Pro League campaign and is not currently competing for continental honours, its willingness to invest heavily in experienced players underlines its ambitions to strengthen the squad.

Boateng arrives with valuable experience gained in European football and remains an important figure for the Togolese national team. His performances have helped establish his reputation as a reliable central defender capable of attracting interest from clubs across multiple leagues.

Valued at €1.2 million by Transfermarkt, the defender has become one of the most talked-about free agents available this summer. While an official agreement has yet to be announced, all indications suggest that Al Fateh’s proposal has placed them firmly in pole position.

The coming days are expected to determine the final outcome, but the Saudi side’s substantial financial offer appears to have brought them to the brink of securing Boateng’s services.

Unless there is a dramatic late twist, the Togolese international looks set to begin the next chapter of his career in Saudi Arabia, with Al Fateh poised to complete one of their most notable signings of the transfer window.