A major player from the French team made an amazing choice for the rest of his career.
It was expected, it is now official: Théo Hernandez leaves the old continent to join Asia and the Gulf. The French international has engaged with the Al-Hilal club, in Saudi Arabia.
“The board of directors of the Al-Hilal club, chaired by His Excellency Fahad Bin Saad Bin Nafel, finalized the signing of the French international Theo Hernández from AC Milan”can we read in an official Al-Hilal press release.
“The contract is lasting three years, until the end of the 2027/28 season.
The signature ceremony took place Thursday evening at the Four Seasons George V hotel in Paris, in the presence of His Excellency the Chairman of the Board of Directors and the new player ”continues the Saudi club.
Al-Hilal seduced Théo Hernandez
This is a nice blow for a stable that made a good figure during the Club World Cup.
“Hernández, 27, joined Al-Hilal as one of the most prominent players in Europe, having represented several clubs, including AC Milan, with which he won the title of Serie A in 2022 and the Italian Supercoupe in early 2025.”
“At the international level, Hernández represented France in U18, U19 and U20.
He made his French team debut in 2021, and also participated in the UEFA Nations League the same year.
He has 38 selections in total, including last last month in the UEFA nations league ”, concludes the Saudi club, very complimentary to its new recruit. It remains to be seen whether the left side defender will remain competitive for the rest of his international career.
