Al Ahli Saudi FC officially announced its contract with young Gambian defender Aboubakar Sidy Kinteh, coming from Tromsø IL, with a contract extending for five seasons, as part of its plans to strengthen the team’s ranks with promising elements for the future.
The deal came after competition from several clubs that expressed their interest in obtaining the player’s services during the recent period, but Al-Ahly succeeded in resolving the negotiations early and reaching a final agreement before the competition entered its stages. Decisive.
According to press reports, the Saudi club maintained its progress in the race to contract with Kente despite attempts made by some clubs to interfere in the deal during its final stages, before it succeeded in officially closing the file in its favor.
The sources also confirmed that Al-Ahly management reached a complete agreement with the Tromsø club regarding all the details of the transfer, after the Norwegian club gave its final approval to complete the deal.
Kente, who is 19 years old, is considered one of the most prominent talents. Rising in the defense position on the African scene, he succeeded in attracting attention thanks to the levels he presented during the recent period, which made him a target for many European and Arab clubs.
Al-Ahly hopes that the Gambian defender will represent an important addition in the long term, within the club’s strategy aimed at investing in young talents and building a team capable of competing and achieving success in the coming years.