After a hidden season of hopes in Rome, Saudi international defender Saud Abdel Hamid became on the threshold of leaving the Italian team towards a new experience in the French league. This came after his name became the axis of a hot transfer file in the Summer 2025 market.
According to the report of the “Foot Mercato” network, it was verbally agreed between Roma and Toulouse on the transfer of Abdel Hamid loaned to one season, which includes the potential purchase clause. The 26 -year -old player accepted the show and was associated with the Toulouse project and a desire to make a regular time after years of absence from the field in Rome.
But the deal is still suspended pending the completion of the procedures for the arrival of the Brazilian alternative Wesley to Rome, which would liberate the center of the right side before completing the procedures for the transfer of Abdel Hamid.
In a sudden development, the French club Lance entered the competition of Saud strongly, especially after communicating with the Rome administration. The good relationship between the sports managers of the French team and Rome may help accelerate the deal in favor of Lance.
Although Toulouse is the closest official, the situation has become “complicated” according to the sources, and reflects the possibility of Abdel Hamid’s transfer to Lance instead of Toulouse, if the first side fails to officially close the deal.
It is noteworthy that Saud Abdel Hamid was the first Saudi player to join the Italian first division, when he joined Rome in the summer of 2024, coming from the Saudi Crescent for 2.5 million euros. However, only 8 games in the European and Italian league were satisfied, during which he scored a goal and one goal.
With the tactical change within the Italian team and the application of a defense plan with three defenders under Gasperini training, the administration decided that loan to a French club enhances the player’s chances of restoring his level.
