Saudi Pro League side, Al Kholood have completed the signings of Nigerian defenders William Troost-Ekong, Malian midfielder Aliou Dieng and DR Congo forward Jackson Muleka, Afrosport reports.
Super Eagles captain Troost-Ekong, who signed a two-year contract with the option of an additional year had earlier, bid farewell to fans and management of Greek side PAOK Thessaloniki after a one-year stint with the club where he featured in 24 games across all competitions.
William Troost-Ekong signs for Al Kholood! 🆕✍️
The Nigeria international will bolster the newly promoted side’s options in defence 🔒🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/aI9Lmvoikg
— Roshn Saudi League (@SPL_EN) August 23, 2024
Meanwhile, Dieng joined Al Kholood on a season-long loan from Egyptians giants Al Ahly.
Dieng, who scored eight goals with twelve assist for the Cairo giants, participated in 264 games across all competitions.
Malian midfielder Aliou Dieng joins Al Kholood from Egyptian club Al Ahly 🇲🇱🆕 pic.twitter.com/fCPvtXxh3N
— Roshn Saudi League (@SPL_EN) August 23, 2024
He won three Egyptian Premier League titles, three Egyptian Cups, four CAF Champions League trophies with third-place finishes at the FIFA Club World Cup in 2020, 2021, and 2023.
Muleka on the other hand joined from Turkish giants Besiktas on a season-long loan, and arrives having won the Turkish Cup and Turkish Super Cup with the Istanbul giants.
Jackson Muleka signs for Al Kholood! 🤩🇨🇩
The 24-year-old forward arrives from Besiktas ⚽ pic.twitter.com/RhxwrHNukW
— Roshn Saudi League (@SPL_EN) August 23, 2024
Al Kholood FC narrowly survived relegation last season after gaining promotion to the Saudi Pro League in 2023.
