Algeria winger Anis Hadj Moussa unlikely to join Al Ahli

Al Ahli’s pursuit of Feyenoord winger Anis Hadj Moussa appears to have suffered a setback, with the Algeria international moving further away from a potential transfer to the Saudi Pro League club.

The Saudi side turned its attention to Hadj Moussa after parting ways with fellow Algeria international Riyad Mahrez, who had occupied the right side of the attack. Club officials identified the 24-year-old as one of the leading candidates to fill that vacancy.

However, despite the reported interest, a move now appears increasingly unlikely, leaving Al Ahli to continue exploring alternative options as they reshape their squad ahead of the new season.

Hadj Moussa remains under contract with Dutch giants Feyenoord until June 2030, placing the Eredivisie club in a strong negotiating position regarding the player’s future.

The long-term deal means Feyenoord are under no immediate pressure to part with one of their promising attacking players, while any interested club would likely have to meet the Dutch club’s valuation before negotiations could progress.

Al Ahli had identified the Algerian winger as a suitable replacement following Mahrez’s departure, with the pair also sharing experience at international level with the Algerian national team.

The search for a new right-sided attacker has become an important objective for the Saudi club during the current transfer window, but Hadj Moussa’s situation has become increasingly complicated.

Although the player’s name emerged among Al Ahli’s preferred targets, the latest developments suggest that the transfer is no longer advancing in the direction initially expected.

For Feyenoord, retaining Hadj Moussa would represent a boost as preparations continue for the upcoming campaign. The Rotterdam club secured the winger on a long-term contract, reflecting their confidence in his ability and his importance to the team’s future plans.

Meanwhile, Al Ahli are expected to continue assessing other options in the transfer market as they look to strengthen their attacking department before the new season begins.

The Saudi club’s recruitment strategy has focused on finding a player capable of replacing Mahrez’s contribution on the right wing, but the pursuit of Hadj Moussa has become increasingly difficult.

With the winger still tied to Feyenoord until 2030, any future negotiations would depend on a significant shift in circumstances. As things stand, the Algeria international appears set to remain in the Netherlands, while Al Ahli continue their search for a new attacking reinforcement.

For now, the possibility of Hadj Moussa making the move to Saudi Arabia has faded, with the transfer looking considerably less likely than when initial interest first emerged.