Instagram first, the club statement second
He had already given it away on Instagram. Al-Hilal made it official a few hours later.
The Riyadh club confirmed on Friday night that Malcom’s contract had been terminated by mutual agreement. Two and a half seasons in Saudi Arabia, and both sides decided they had had enough of each other. Al-Hilal wished the Brazilian winger “the very best” for what comes next.
Al-Jazira did not wait long to confirm the next chapter. The United Arab Emirates, and Abu Dhabi.
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Abu Dhabi does not do understated announcements
The Emirati club went big on the reveal of the former Bordeaux man. “The Pride Of Abu Dhabi settles for nothing but the best. Ready for the challenge! Welcome Malcom to your new home!”, Al-Jazira posted as it unveiled Malcom Filipe Silva de Oliveira.
They are busy elsewhere too. Foot Mercato reported the previous day that Al-Jazira had also made an approach for Georginio Wijnaldum, with the window closing fast.
Two departures in one night for Al-Hilal
Malcom is not the only one packing up in Riyadh. Al-Hilal also announced the end of its arrangement with Frenchman Mathieu Patouillet, again by mutual consent.
Two exits confirmed on the same evening, days before the deadline. The reshaping of the Saudi champions’ squad is not finished yet.
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