Al Hilal Signs Dutch International for 65 Million Euros
Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Dutch international Crysencio Summerville has transferred to Saudi club Al Hilal from West Ham for 65 million euros.
- The 24-year-old winger signed a four-year contract, joining the second-place team in the Saudi league.
- Summerville previously played for Leeds and West Ham, scoring eight goals in 56 appearances for the latter.
Saudi club Al Hilal has secured the services of Dutch international Crysencio Summerville in a significant transfer deal worth 65 million euros. The 24-year-old winger makes the move from English club West Ham, signing a four-year contract with the Saudi Pro League runners-up.
Summerville began his career at Feyenoord in the Netherlands, with loan spells at Dordrecht and ADO Den Haag. He moved to Leeds United in 2020 and then to West Ham four years later for 29 million euros. This latest transfer sees West Ham double the amount they paid for the Dutch player, who is set to play in England's second division this season after the club's relegation.
During his time with West Ham, Summerville made 56 appearances, contributing eight goals and seven assists. He has also represented the Netherlands internationally, scoring two goals in six matches. He was part of the squad that competed in the recent World Cup held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, where he scored against Japan and Sweden and provided two assists, marking him as one of the standout players for the Dutch team.
Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.