Al-Fateh Extends Contract of Moroccan Defender Marwan Saadane Through 2027
Translated from Arabic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Saudi club Al-Fateh has extended the contract of Moroccan defender Marwan Saadane for an additional season, keeping him until the summer of 2027.
- Saadane, who is 34 years old, has been a key player for Al-Fateh since joining in 2019, appearing in 200 matches.
- He recently participated in and scored for the team in a friendly match against Marbella as part of their pre-season training in Spain.
Moroccan defender Marwan Saadane will continue his tenure with Saudi club Al-Fateh after signing a contract extension that will keep him with the team until the summer of 2027. The agreement was finalized shortly after Al-Fateh's friendly match against Spanish side Marbella, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
Saadane, a vital part of Al-Fateh's defense since his arrival in 2019, has played a significant role for the club. The 34-year-old has amassed 200 appearances across various competitions, including 185 in the Saudi Professional League and 15 in the King's Cup. During his time with the team, he has scored 16 goals and provided five assists.
His continued presence is seen as crucial for Al-Fateh's upcoming season. Saadane's leadership and experience are expected to be instrumental in guiding the team's backline. His participation and goal in the recent friendly match against Marbella further underscored his readiness and importance to the squad as they prepare for the new football season.
Originally published by Hespress in Arabic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.