Press reports have lifted the lid on the real reason behind Al-Hilal winger Malcom de Oliveira edging closer to the exit door this summer.
The Brazilian has agreed a three-year deal with Al-Diriyah, according to several outlets, and that despite the impressive form he has shown in the shirt of "the Boss".
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Media figure Abdullah Al-Hunayan revealed the truth on "Al-Arabiya FM" radio. The main reason behind Malcom's departure, he claimed, is his poor relationship with the Al-Hilal fans.
Malcom has given plenty to the club, Al-Hunayan confirmed, but the management reckon his time with the team is up and that the squad needs fresh blood with new faces.
Al-Hilal are expected to wrap up the signing of Chelsea's Portuguese winger Pedro Neto this summer.