- Enzo Millot chose Al-Ahli over an expected move to Atletico Madrid
- Stuttgart will receive at least €28 million for the French midfielder
- Coach Matthias Jaissle played a key role in convincing Millot to join
Key Takeaways:
The Stuttgart midfielder Enzo Millot, previously considered certain to join Atletico Madrid, will instead continue his career in Saudi Arabia, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
The 23-year-old French youth international is set to join Al-Ahli, who managed to secure the player at the last moment. The club already features players well known in Europe such as Riyad Mahrez, Ivan Toney, and Franck Kessie.
🚨🇸🇦 EXCLUSIVE: Al Ahli agree deal to sign Enzo Millot from Stuttgart, here we go!
Surprise move to hijack Atlético Madrid deal, despite Spurs links Millot will play for Al Ahli.
Verbal agreement done on player/club side. Board and coach Jaissle with huge effort on this one. pic.twitter.com/JvMP6xJjPT
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 4, 2025
An agreement has already been reached between the Saudi side and Stuttgart, and the player himself is open to the move. The German club is expected to receive at least €28 million. Al-Ahli are coached by German manager Matthias Jaissle, who led the team to the AFC Champions League title last season. The coach reportedly played a key role in convincing the player of the club’s project, with the substantial salary also being a major factor.
Millot has been playing for Stuttgart since 2021. In the 2024/25 season, the midfielder made 43 appearances in all competitions, scoring 12 goals and providing 8 assists. His current contract with the German club runs until the end of June 2028.