Brazilian defender Roger Ibanez has joined Al-Ahli from AS Roma on a four-year deal, the Saudi Pro League side said on Thursday.
The clubs did not disclose the transfer fee for the 26-year-old, who joined Roma from Atlanta on a permanent deal in 2021.
Ibanez scored three goals in 48 games for Jose Mourinho’s team last season.
“Welcome to Al-Ahli, Roger!” Al-Ahli posted on X.
We are glad to announce the signing of Roger Ibañez, from AS Roma, on a 4-year deal
Welcome to Al-Ahli, Roger! ????#RogerIbañezIsHere pic.twitter.com/zAGBWwdOTG
— Al-Ahli Saudi Club (@ALAHLI_FCEN) August 10, 2023
Ibanez becomes the latest addition to Al-Ahli, who returned to the Pro league following a season in the second division, after Riyad Mahrez, Roberto Firmino, goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, Alain Saint-Maximin and Franck Kessie.
The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) has announced a Sports Clubs Investment and Privatization Project involving the league champions Al-Ittihad, Al-Ahli, Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal.
PIF owns 75% of each of the four clubs, while their respective non-profit foundations own 25% of each.