Georginio Wijnaldum completes Al Ittihad switch
- Al Ittihad have completed the signing of G. Wijnaldum — the move is confirmed, led by Al-Ittihad Club (official website) and corroborated by 14 reports (100% credibility).
Story log
- 12 Sept4 new sources: Al-Ittihad Club (official website), Goal, Yahoo Sports (re-publishing SPL/press reports), FootballPresse — now 44 tracking the story
- 12 Sept2 new sources: Fichajes (Spain/Portugal), FussballTransfers (Germany) — now 40 tracking the story
- 11 Sept6 new sources: Al-Ittihad (official club website), Laola1, FieldInsider, VoetbalPrimeur — now 38 tracking the story
- 10 Sept3 new sources: NOS (Dutch public broadcaster), Transfer News Live / TransferNewsCentral (deadline-day feeds), Fabrizio Romano (tweet captured in public aggregators / Telegram snapshots) — now 32 tracking the story
- 9 Sept3 new sources: Foot Mercato, SDNA (Greece), Pensebet (French-language sports aggregator) — now 29 tracking the story
- 8 Sept5 new sources: Al-Ittihad (club) – official team page, Fotbolltransfers (reports and embeds club X post), Okaz (Arabic), Goal — now 26 tracking the story
- 8 Sept3 new sources: Maxifoot (news.maxifoot.fr), Voice of Emirates, n-tv.de — now 21 tracking the story
- 7 Sept8 new sources: Saudi Pro League (official league site), Saudi Gazette, Al-Ittihad (club announcement via official X account), Goal — now 18 tracking the story
- 7 SeptReported as a done deal from the start
- 7 SeptStory opened — 10 sources (A Bola, Ben Jacobs (tweet/report), CNN Arabic, Al Jazeera (Arabic))
What the reports say
- Georginio Wijnaldum has joined Al Ittihad, signing an initial one-year deal after leaving Al Ettifaq. — Saudi Pro League (official league site)
- Al-Ittihad have signed Georginio Wijnaldum on a one-season deal (with reports of 1+1 structure elsewhere). — Al-Ittihad (club announcement via official X account)
- Al-Ittihad added Georginio Wijnaldum on a one-year contract (with option); club updated its official team roster. — Al-Ittihad (club) – official team page
- Al-Ittihad announce the signing of Georginio Wijnaldum on a one-year deal (contract through 2027). — Al-Ittihad (official club website)
G. Wijnaldum is a 35-year-old central midfielder at Al Ittihad, rated 4.7 overall by Field Insider's model. A seasoned veteran, he has been a fringe squad member this season (1.8% of available minutes). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Wijnaldum.
- SSaudi Pro League (official league site)Georginio Wijnaldum has joined Al Ittihad, signing an initial one-year deal after leaving Al Ettifaq.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 95%
Georginio Wijnaldum has joined Al Ittihad, signing an initial one-year deal after leaving Al Ettifaq.
7 SeptRead full article → - AAl-Ittihad (club announcement via official X account)Al-Ittihad have signed Georginio Wijnaldum on a one-season deal (with reports of 1+1 structure elsewhere).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 95%
Al-Ittihad have signed Georginio Wijnaldum on a one-season deal (with reports of 1+1 structure elsewhere).
6 SeptRead full article → - AAl-Ittihad (club) – official team pageAl-Ittihad added Georginio Wijnaldum on a one-year contract (with option); club updated its official team roster.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 95%
Al-Ittihad added Georginio Wijnaldum on a one-year contract (with option); club updated its official team roster.
6 SeptRead full article → - AAl-Ittihad (official club website)Al-Ittihad announce the signing of Georginio Wijnaldum on a one-year deal (contract through 2027).Named sourceTrusted 95%
Al-Ittihad announce the signing of Georginio Wijnaldum on a one-year deal (contract through 2027).
6 SeptRead full article → - AAl-Ittihad Club (official website)Signed an initial one-year deal with Al-Ittihad after leaving Al-Ettifaq this summer.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 95%
Signed an initial one-year deal with Al-Ittihad after leaving Al-Ettifaq this summer.
6 SeptRead full article → - FFabrizio Romano (tweet captured in public aggregators / Telegram snapshots)Fabrizio Romano (via his X/aggregated feed) clarified unrelated Chelsea links, stating Chelsea will not sign Georginio Wijnaldum — context during the same transfer window coverage.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Fabrizio Romano (via his X/aggregated feed) clarified unrelated Chelsea links, stating Chelsea will not sign Georginio Wijnaldum — context during the same transfer window coverage.
2 SeptRead full article → - AA BolaReports Al-Ittihad have signed Wijnaldum on a one‑year deal; notes he was a free agent after leaving Al-Ettifaq.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 82%
Reports Al-Ittihad have signed Wijnaldum on a one‑year deal; notes he was a free agent after leaving Al-Ettifaq.
7 SeptRead full article → - FFilGoalFilGoal published a report covering Al‑Ittihad’s announcement that Georginio Wijnaldum has joined the club on a one‑year contract.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 75%
FilGoal published a report covering Al‑Ittihad’s announcement that Georginio Wijnaldum has joined the club on a one‑year contract.
7 SeptRead full article → - SSky Sport (Italy) / sport.sky.itAl‑Ittihad announced the signing of Georginio Wijnaldum; Italian outlets report the move as official and note it is a free transfer for one season. (Italian coverage)ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 75%
Al‑Ittihad announced the signing of Georginio Wijnaldum; Italian outlets report the move as official and note it is a free transfer for one season. (Italian coverage)
7 SeptRead full article → - FFilGoal (Arabic)Al-Ittihad completed the signing of Georginio Wijnaldum on a one-year contract; Al-Ittihad’s social media post is shown as the club’s confirmation.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 75%
Al-Ittihad completed the signing of Georginio Wijnaldum on a one-year contract; Al-Ittihad’s social media post is shown as the club’s confirmation.
7 SeptRead full article → - FFoot MercatoGeorginio Wijnaldum officially signs for Al-Ittihad (French report).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 66%
Georginio Wijnaldum officially signs for Al-Ittihad (French report).
7 SeptRead full article → - SSoccerNews.nlSoccernews (Netherlands) reports Wijnaldum has signed for Al-Ittihad, noting his contract duration and previous Al-Ettifaq spell.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 57%
Soccernews (Netherlands) reports Wijnaldum has signed for Al-Ittihad, noting his contract duration and previous Al-Ettifaq spell.
6 SeptRead full article → - VVoetbalPrimeurVoetbalPrimeur (Dutch): reports 'Wijnaldum tekent spoedig bij Al Ittihad' and coverage of the club confirmation.Mixed 55%
VoetbalPrimeur (Dutch): reports 'Wijnaldum tekent spoedig bij Al Ittihad' and coverage of the club confirmation.
7 SeptRead full article → - GGoalGoal reports the move as official, stating Al-Ittihad confirmed the signing and that Wijnaldum joins for one sporting season.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 54%
Goal reports the move as official, stating Al-Ittihad confirmed the signing and that Wijnaldum joins for one sporting season.
7 SeptRead full article → - GGoalGoal (Spanish/Latin America): covers the story in Spanish (Goal.com México) noting Romano denied Chelsea interest and Al-Ittihad move confirmed.ConcreteNamed sourceDenialMixed 54%
Goal (Spanish/Latin America): covers the story in Spanish (Goal.com México) noting Romano denied Chelsea interest and Al-Ittihad move confirmed.
7 SeptRead full article → - GGoalAl-Ittihad wrapped up the surprise free signing of Georginio Wijnaldum to strengthen midfield depth.Mixed 54%
Al-Ittihad wrapped up the surprise free signing of Georginio Wijnaldum to strengthen midfield depth.
7 SeptRead full article → - GGoalSpanish/Latin outlets report Ben Jacobs' scoop and the club confirmation: Wijnaldum to sign a one‑year deal (free agent) with Al‑Ittihad. (Spanish coverage)ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 54%
Spanish/Latin outlets report Ben Jacobs' scoop and the club confirmation: Wijnaldum to sign a one‑year deal (free agent) with Al‑Ittihad. (Spanish coverage)
6 SeptRead full article → - NNOS (Dutch public broadcaster)Dutch coverage: reports Wijnaldum moves within Saudi from Al-Ettifaq to Al-Ittihad and links to the club announcement.Mixed 50%
Dutch coverage: reports Wijnaldum moves within Saudi from Al-Ettifaq to Al-Ittihad and links to the club announcement.
5d agoRead full article → - GGround NewsGround News: aggregator article noting Al-Ittihad have signed Wijnaldum and embedding club announcement/social post.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Ground News: aggregator article noting Al-Ittihad have signed Wijnaldum and embedding club announcement/social post.
8 SeptRead full article → - SSaudi GazetteReported Al-Ittihad completed the signing of Georginio Wijnaldum on a one-year deal.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Reported Al-Ittihad completed the signing of Georginio Wijnaldum on a one-year deal.
7 SeptRead full article → - CCNN ArabicCNN Arabic: Reports and club social posts confirm Wijnaldum has joined Al-Ittihad; article covers contract length and announcement.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
CNN Arabic: Reports and club social posts confirm Wijnaldum has joined Al-Ittihad; article covers contract length and announcement.
7 SeptRead full article → - AAl Jazeera (Arabic)Al Jazeera (Arabic) reports Al-Ittihad have completed the signing of Georginio Wijnaldum on a one-year deal (passed medical).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Al Jazeera (Arabic) reports Al-Ittihad have completed the signing of Georginio Wijnaldum on a one-year deal (passed medical).
7 SeptRead full article → - SSport.fr (France)Reports on Wijnaldum signing for Al-Ittihad after leaving Al-Ettifaq; frames the move as a deadline-day free signing.Mixed 50%
Reports on Wijnaldum signing for Al-Ittihad after leaving Al-Ettifaq; frames the move as a deadline-day free signing.
7 SeptRead full article → - LLiverpool.com (news site covering former Liverpool players)Pieces reporting the completed move, noting Wijnaldum had been a free agent and signed a one‑year deal with Al-Ittihad.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Pieces reporting the completed move, noting Wijnaldum had been a free agent and signed a one‑year deal with Al-Ittihad.
7 SeptRead full article → - VVoice of EmiratesVoice of Emirates reports Al-Ittihad completed the signing of Georginio Wijnaldum for one season in the final hours of the Saudi window.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Voice of Emirates reports Al-Ittihad completed the signing of Georginio Wijnaldum for one season in the final hours of the Saudi window.
7 SeptRead full article → - Nn-tv.den-tv (Germany) reports 'Official: Wijnaldum transfers to Al-Ittihad' after club announcement.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
n-tv (Germany) reports 'Official: Wijnaldum transfers to Al-Ittihad' after club announcement.
7 SeptRead full article → - OOkaz (Arabic)Okaz reports Al Ittihad have officially signed Georginio Wijnaldum.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Okaz reports Al Ittihad have officially signed Georginio Wijnaldum.
7 SeptRead full article → - NNovasports (Greece)Al-Ittihad officially announced the signing of Georginio Wijnaldum (article carries the club tweet/announcement).Named sourceMixed 50%
Al-Ittihad officially announced the signing of Georginio Wijnaldum (article carries the club tweet/announcement).
7 SeptRead full article → - SSDNA (Greece)Reports Al-Ittihad signed Georginio Wijnaldum to a one-year contract; includes club announcement embed.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Reports Al-Ittihad signed Georginio Wijnaldum to a one-year contract; includes club announcement embed.
7 SeptRead full article → - PPensebet (French-language sports aggregator)Al-Ittihad sign Georginio Wijnaldum; club announces the deal and posts official social announcement (French-language local aggregator).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Al-Ittihad sign Georginio Wijnaldum; club announces the deal and posts official social announcement (French-language local aggregator).
7 SeptRead full article → - LLaola1Laola1 (Austrian/English) reports Wijnaldum has moved to Al-Ittihad on a contract until 2027, citing the club announcement.Mixed 50%
Laola1 (Austrian/English) reports Wijnaldum has moved to Al-Ittihad on a contract until 2027, citing the club announcement.
7 SeptRead full article → - FFieldInsiderFieldInsider: confirms Al-Ittihad announced Wijnaldum signing and notes other outlets embedding the club X post.Named sourceMixed 50%
FieldInsider: confirms Al-Ittihad announced Wijnaldum signing and notes other outlets embedding the club X post.
7 SeptRead full article → - YYahoo Sports (re-publishing SPL/press reports)Announced signing of Georginio Wijnaldum; states he signed a one‑year contract after leaving Al-Ettifaq.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Announced signing of Georginio Wijnaldum; states he signed a one‑year contract after leaving Al-Ettifaq.
7 SeptRead full article → - FFootballPresseReports the move as a free-agent signing to Al-Ittihad and analyses how he fits in — published during the transfer window close.Mixed 50%
Reports the move as a free-agent signing to Al-Ittihad and analyses how he fits in — published during the transfer window close.
7 SeptRead full article → - BBen Jacobs (tweet/report)Ben Jacobs reported (exclusive) that Georginio Wijnaldum was set to join Al‑Ittihad on a 1+1 contract and undergoing a medical.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Ben Jacobs reported (exclusive) that Georginio Wijnaldum was set to join Al‑Ittihad on a 1+1 contract and undergoing a medical.
6 SeptRead full article → - AAnfield IndexAnfield Index (English outlet) reported the transfer, citing Ben Jacobs and club confirmation that Wijnaldum will sign for Al‑Ittihad.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Anfield Index (English outlet) reported the transfer, citing Ben Jacobs and club confirmation that Wijnaldum will sign for Al‑Ittihad.
6 SeptRead full article → - MMaxifoot (news.maxifoot.fr)French coverage: Al-Ittihad have signed Wijnaldum (free agent) — reports a one‑year contract.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
French coverage: Al-Ittihad have signed Wijnaldum (free agent) — reports a one‑year contract.
6 SeptRead full article → - FFotbolltransfers (reports and embeds club X post)Al-Ittihad confirmed the signing of Georginio Wijnaldum on their official social channels; he has signed a one‑season deal.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Al-Ittihad confirmed the signing of Georginio Wijnaldum on their official social channels; he has signed a one‑season deal.
6 SeptRead full article → - TTransfer News Live / TransferNewsCentral (deadline-day feeds)TransferNews and deadline-day live feeds report 'DEAL DONE' — Al-Ittihad have signed Georginio Wijnaldum on a free transfer (social/club confirmation used as source).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
TransferNews and deadline-day live feeds report 'DEAL DONE' — Al-Ittihad have signed Georginio Wijnaldum on a free transfer (social/club confirmation used as source).
6 SeptRead full article → - MMaxiFootFrench-language profile of the breaking news: Wijnaldum signs for Al-Ittihad on a one‑year deal after leaving Al‑Ettifaq.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 44%
French-language profile of the breaking news: Wijnaldum signs for Al-Ittihad on a one‑year deal after leaving Al‑Ettifaq.
6 SeptRead full article → - FFCUpdateBen Jacobs reported Wijnaldum was set to join Al‑Ittihad on a 1+1 contract (undergoing medical); outlets then relayed the club's confirmation.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 32%
Ben Jacobs reported Wijnaldum was set to join Al‑Ittihad on a 1+1 contract (undergoing medical); outlets then relayed the club's confirmation.
6 SeptRead full article → - FFussballTransfers (Germany)German outlet FussballTransfers reports Chelsea won't sign Wijnaldum as he has joined Al-Ittihad on a one-year contract.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 30%
German outlet FussballTransfers reports Chelsea won't sign Wijnaldum as he has joined Al-Ittihad on a one-year contract.
7 SeptRead full article → - FFichajes.comFichajes.com published that Ben Jacobs’ information indicates Wijnaldum is close to joining Al‑Ittihad on a 1+1 contract.Low-trust 30%
Fichajes.com published that Ben Jacobs’ information indicates Wijnaldum is close to joining Al‑Ittihad on a 1+1 contract.
6 SeptRead full article → - FFichajes (Spain/Portugal)Portuguese site Fichajes reports Wijnaldum chose to join Al-Ittihad, citing the club announcement.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 30%
Portuguese site Fichajes reports Wijnaldum chose to join Al-Ittihad, citing the club announcement.
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