LONDON (AP) – Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy joined Saudi Arabian team Al-Ahli on Wednesday, becoming the latest Chelsea player to head to the oil-rich kingdom.
N’Golo Kante and Kalidou Koulibaly have already made moves to the lucrative Saudi Pro League during this transfer window. Hakim Ziyech is also expected to join Al-Nassr, where he will team up with Cristiano Ronaldo.
Al-Ahli and Chelsea both confirmed the move.
“THE BEST goalkeeper is in our house!” Al-Ahli tweeted. “The fortress is safe.”
Mendy was pictured holding an Al-Ahli shirt, with 2026 on it, likely in reference to the length of his contract. No financial details were given but media reports said the fee was GBP17 million (USD21.5 million).
Mendy, 31, joined Chelsea from French team Rennes in 2020 and went on to win the Champions League in his first season at the club. The Senegal goalkeeper also lifted the Club World Cup and the European Super Cup the following season.
Chelsea said he would “always have a place in our history for his significant contributions to our 2021 Champions League triumph”.
