Morocco Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou Joins Saudi Club Al-Hilal
Moroccan international goalkeeper Yassine Bounou has joined Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal on a three-year deal from Spanish side Sevilla.
Bounou, 32, was a target for European elites Bayern Munich and Real Madrid but was enticed by Al-Hilal’s project and contract offer.
Securing Bounou’s signature is a statement of intent from Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal as they look to maintain dominance domestically and make waves in Asia.
The acquisition of Bounou sees Al-Hilal’s summer spending spree rise to almost €300 million as they revamp their squad.
Bounou rose to prominence in Morocco with Wydad Casablanca before moving to Spain in 2011. He gained La Liga experience with Atletico Madrid, Real Zaragoza and Girona.
His stock rose tremendously during a successful spell at Sevilla from 2019 onwards, winning two Europa League titles and earning a reputation as one of La Liga’s best goalkeepers.
On the international stage, Bounou was instrumental to Morocco’s historic World Cup semi-final run in Qatar in 2022, enhancing his reputation as one of Africa’s best goalkeepers.
