- El Yamiq signed a three-year contract with Al Wahda.
- The transfer fee was not disclosed, but it is reported to be around €2 million.
- El Yamiq will be reunited with his former coach at Real Valladolid, Sergio González, who is now the manager of Al Wahda.
Moroccan central defender Jawad El Yamiq has joined Saudi club Al Wahda, it was announced on Tuesday. The 31-year-old leaves Real Valladolid CF in Spain, where he had been playing since 2020.
El Yamiq has made over 100 appearances for Morocco, and was a key member of the team that reached the semi-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He is known for his strong aerial presence and his ability to read the game.
Al Wahda is a major club in Saudi Arabia, and has won the league title six times. The club is also known for its ambitious spending, and has recently signed a number of high-profile players, including Brazilian midfielder Anderson Talisca.
El Yamiq’s move to Al Wahda is a significant one, and it is a sign of the growing financial power of the Saudi Arabian football league. The league is now one of the richest in the world, and is attracting some of the biggest names in the game.
It will be interesting to see how El Yamiq performs in his new surroundings. He is a talented player, and he has the potential to be a major success in Saudi Arabia.
Here are some additional details about the transfer:
