Theo Hernández Leaves AC Milan For Al Hilal In €25 Million Deal

Theo Hernández is moving to Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal after six seasons at AC Milan. The transfer deal, worth around €25 million plus bonuses, has been confirmed by Milan manager Max Allegri, who wished the French defender all the best as he starts a new chapter in his career.

According to a previous report, the transfer fee for Theo Hernández could be around €25 million plus bonuses.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Theo Hernández, a key player for Milan, will join Al Hilal. Paperwork and a contract signing are expected in the coming days. The 27-year-old leaves Milan after more than 200 appearances. He played a key role in their 2022 Serie A title win. Hernández is set to become Al Hilal’s regular left-back under new manager Simone Inzaghi. Hernández agreed to the switch weeks earlier. The transfer was finalized after Al Hilal’s Club World Cup campaign finished.

Hernández made 41 appearances, scoring 5 goals and delivering 7 assists during his last season with AC Milan, confirming his strong performance in the squad.

A previous report detailed that he made 41 appearances, scored 5 goals, and delivered 7 assists last season for AC Milan.

MILAN & HERNÁNDEZ: A CHANGING ERA

This transfer marks the end of an important era for Milan. Last season, the team finished eighth in Serie A, behind once-direct opponents like Napoli, Inter, Atalanta, Juventus and Roma. They will not have European football this season and, as such, need to make squad changes.

AC Milan finished eighth in Serie A for the 2024/25 season, highlighting a challenging year for the club.

A previous report confirmed that AC Milan finished eighth in Serie A last season.

Hernández scored two goals and provided five assists in 32 league starts. He remained a key player despite a reported dip in form towards the end of his Milan career.

With his departure, Milan is expected to focus on signing a replacement. They want to keep up with domestic rivals and maintain their top three status. Their next competitive match is the Serie A opener in August, where they will face Torino. Meanwhile, nearest challengers Juventus and Atalanta are also looking to strengthen over the summer.

WHAT IT MEANS FOR AL HILAL AND THE FUTURE

For Al Hilal, signing Hernández adds another high-profile player to their squad. They aim to continue their dominance in the Saudi Pro League. Last season, Al Hilal won the league title by a clear margin. They also reached the Club World Cup semi-finals.

Al Hilal are the last season’s Saudi Pro League champions, demonstrating their strength in the league.

A previous report confirmed Al Hilal is the last season’s Saudi Pro League champions.

The club now focuses on integrating Hernández ahead of the new league campaign. They begin as favorites against second-placed Al Nassr.

For Hernández, the move offers a substantial salary increase, estimated at around €20 million per year. However, it raises questions about his continued selection for the French national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Coach Didier Deschamps has so far kept faith in him.

According to a previous report, Hernández agreed to terms with Al Hilal and will earn €20 million per year.