Surprise: what is the truth about Yassine Bounou joining Al-Nassr?

Several reports have surfaced across social media over the past few hours. Some Al-Nassr fans have created graphics of the Moroccan goalkeeper wearing the "yellow of the Saudi capital" shirt, sparking plenty of controversy.

Talk that Bono had already opened negotiations with Al-Nassr soon followed. The truth is that these are merely speculations with no basis in fact, especially as the Morocco international remains tied to a contract with "the Boss".

The full picture has not yet emerged. Simone Inzaghi, the Italian coach, is open to registering Bono on the Asian list, but the Moroccan goalkeeper's own wishes stand in his way.

The club's management, meanwhile, want to avoid any flare-up and to use every tool that can push Al Hilal towards winning every title.

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For now, they are trying to convince Bono to feature only in Asia for the good of the team, leaning on Mohammed Al-Owais in the domestic competitions.

Should Bono keep refusing, the whole affair could end with the Morocco legend leaving Al Hilal in the current transfer window.

Bono joined Al-Hilal in the summer of 2023, arriving from Spain's Sevilla for 21 million euros, and went on to feature in 128 matches across the various domestic and continental competitions.

The Moroccan kept 51 clean sheets, conceded 116 goals and helped the club to five domestic titles.

Those trophies break down as one Roshn Pro League, two King's Cups and two domestic Super Cups.