Abdulhamid completes historic move to AS Roma
Ex-Al Hilal full-back enters record books at Serie A club
Saud Abdulhamid has finalised his history-making transfer to AS Roma.
The Saudi Arabian defender, a Roshn Saudi League winner last season with Al Hilal, was on Tuesday confirmed as the Italian Serie A club’s newest signing, meaning he is the first footballer from the Kingdom to sign permanently for a team in one of Europe’s traditional top-five leagues.
Abdulhamid, 25, flew to Rome on Monday, where he underwent medical tests before completing his deal with the three-time Italian champions. He will wear the No.12 shirt at his new club.
A Saudi Arabia international, Abdulhamid was an integral part of the Al Hilal side who lifted both the 2021-22 and 2023-24 RSL title, while he is also a two-time King’s Cup winner and two-time Saudi Super Cup winner. He captured the second Super Cup earlier this month, although he did not feature in Al Hilal’s 2024-24 RSL opener at Al Okhdood on Saturday.
Welcome to Roma, Saud Abdulhamid! #ASRoma
Abdulhamid began his senior career at Al Ittihad in 2018, where he made 72 RSL appearances before moving from Jeddah to Riyadh midway through the 2021-22 season. At Al Hilal, the right-back played 75 times in the Saudi top flight, scoring four goals.
Abdulhamid has become a regular starter for his national team and was one of the standouts at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, in particular in Saudi Arabia's memorable 2-1 victory against eventual champions Argentina.
