Saudi club Al-Riyadh have announced the signing of Mahmoud Hassan "Trezeguet", the former Al-Ahly of Egypt player, on a free transfer, starting from the new 2026-2027 season.
The capital club's official account on the "X" platform published a video presenting the deal on Tuesday, writing: "From the land of Egypt.. to Al-Wasta school".
Trezeguet had terminated his contract with Al-Ahly of Egypt by mutual consent, just one season after returning to his boyhood club.
Across that season, the 31-year-old played 32 matches in all competitions, scoring 18 goals and providing one assist. He did not win a single trophy.
He also featured for the Egyptian national team at the 2026 World Cup, where he scored one goal and set up another.
The Egyptian international winger arrives in the Saudi Roshn League after a long career that took him through a number of leagues, most notably in England, Turkey and Belgium.
His clubs along the way included Aston Villa, Anderlecht, Trabzonspor (who currently have Mohamed Salah on their books) and Al-Rayyan of Qatar.
Saudi newspaper "Al-Riyadiah" had earlier reported that Al-Riyadh's management secured the approval of the Professional League Association to complete the deal, after the club met the registration requirements.
That step followed the club receiving its "financial competence" certificate last Thursday, having satisfied every condition set by the association.
Al-Riyadh finished last season 15th in the Roshn League, the first spot clear of relegation to the Yelo League, and now want to climb the table in the new campaign.
They begin their Roshn League season against Al-Ettifaq next Friday.