Roma officially announced the final departure of Saudi full-back Saud Abdel Hamid to Lens, after the French club activated the purchase clause included in the loan agreement that brought together the two parties during the last season.
Saud had moved to Lens in the summer of 2025 on loan from Roma, with the contract including a purchase option that would allow the French club to obtain his services permanently after the end of the season, which was activated after the management was convinced of the levels he had provided. The player.
During his experience with Lens, the Saudi international succeeded in imposing himself within the team’s starting lineup, benefiting from receiving regular playing minutes, as he presented distinguished performances on both the defensive and offensive levels, and contributed in many matches, which prompted the club to decide to retain him permanently.
Saud Abdul Hamid had joined the ranks of Roma in the summer of 2024, becoming one of the first Saudi players to experience professional experience in the Italian League, before later moving to French League in search of a greater opportunity to participate and prove his abilities on the European scene.
During his time with the Italian team, the player participated in a number of official matches and was able to score a goal in the “Giallorossi” shirt, before continuing his career through a new station with Lens that witnessed a noticeable development in his level and presence on the field.
Saud Abdel Hamid’s permanent transfer to Lens represents a new and important step in his professional career within Europe, where he will continue his career in the French League after a successful season, while Roma closes the curtain on the player's file once and for all, two years after his association with the club.