Key Takeaways:
- Al Ittihad submitted an enhanced €37.5 million offer for Anis Hadj Moussa on Friday, which would eclipse Feyenoord’s current record sale
- Technical director Devy Rigaux reiterated Feyenoord’s commitment to retaining Hadj Moussa despite repeated offers and the player’s desire to depart
- Hadj Moussa, included in the club’s UEFA Champions League squad, delivered 11 goals and 6 assists in 30 Eredivisie matches during his debut campaign in 2024
Transfer Offer Analysis
Feyenoord are deliberating over an improved transfer proposal from Saudi club Al Ittihad for Anis Hadj Moussa, which could see the Dutch outfit secure their most lucrative sale ever. Following an initial €30 million bid rejected earlier this week, Al Ittihad intensified negotiations by submitting an increased offer on Friday, raising the sum to €37.5 million for the Algerian winger.
If accepted, this deal would surpass Feyenoord’s existing transfer record of €32 million, set by the sale of Mats Wieffer to Brighton in 2024.
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💰Al-Ittihad a formulé une nouvelle offre de 37,5M€ à Feyenoord pour Anis Hadj Moussa.
❗️L'ailier algérien a entre les mains une offre de contrat de 4 ans de la part du club saoudien.
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Club Stance and Contract Situation
Despite mounting pressure from Al Ittihad and the player’s entourage, Feyenoord’s technical director, Devy Rigaux, stated to ESPN on Thursday: “The incoming transfer market is closed. From Feyenoord’s perspective, that means we want to retain our talent on the pitch. In my role, I intend to do everything I can to keep Hadj Moussa here, together with Feyenoord’s board.”
Nevertheless, Hadj Moussa and his agent are reportedly eager to secure a move to Saudi Arabia, given Al Ittihad’s offer of a lucrative five-year contract. According to ESPN, the winger’s camp reference previous verbal understandings that he would be allowed to leave for a satisfactory offer, although Rigaux maintains these were never formalised in writing.
Feyenoord find themselves in a quandary: the significant financial windfall is hard to ignore, particularly given the club’s monetary needs. However, internal debate continues as Hadj Moussa has already been registered for the UEFA Champions League squad, making it impossible to register any free-agent replacement in his stead. The Saudi transfer window remains open until Sunday, further intensifying the situation.
Player Performance and Impact
Since joining Feyenoord in 2024, Hadj Moussa has established himself as a pivotal figure for the Rotterdam-based club. After producing 11 direct goal contributions in his maiden Eredivisie campaign, the right winger flourished, notching 11 goals and contributing 6 assists across 30 league fixtures last season. Following Ayase Ueda’s move to Lille after a prolific season, Hadj Moussa is arguably the most prominent name remaining within the squad.
The Algerian international, aged 24, is under contract with Feyenoord until 2030, solidifying his value and long-term importance to the club’s ambitions on both domestic and European fronts.
