Theo Hernández Set for Al Hilal Switch After Milan Agreement Nears Completion

AC Milan’s Theo Hernández is about to join Saudi champions Al Hilal. The final agreement is expected soon.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Al Hilal and AC Milan are close to an agreement for Hernández‘s transfer. The deal is around €30 million. A verbal agreement has existed for weeks, but they waited until after Al Hilal’s Club World Cup. The club plans to announce Hernández’s arrival on Monday.

The French left-back has agreed to terms with Al Hilal, with the expected transfer fee around €29-30 million for Hernández’s transfer, and he will earn €20 million per year, much more than his Milan wages.

MILAN’S CHALLENGES AND HERNÁNDEZ’S IMPACT

Hernández was one of Milan’s most reliable players last season. He made 41 appearances, scored five goals, and delivered seven assists. He helped the team finish eighth in Serie A but has been a standout performer for the team in the past seasons. Hernández’s energy and attacking runs were important for Milan. His move comes after the team’s disappointing campaign.

AL HILAL’S AMBITIONS AND WHAT’S NEXT

Al Hilal have completed their Club World Cup journey, where they lost 2-1 to Fluminense in the quarter-finals. They want to strengthen their squad for the new season. They aim to retain their Saudi League title and win the AFC Champions League.

Under coach Simone Inzaghi, who personally requested Hernández, Al Hilal want to attract top European talent. Hernández will join his new teammates for group training once the transfer is announced. Milan are looking for replacements. Their transfer plans will speed up before the Serie A season starts.

Al Hilal’s next match is against Al Nassr in a big Saudi League clash, in which both teams are in the top two spots in the table.