Football Transfers: Aleksandar Mitrovic Joins Qatari Side Al-Rayyan From Al-Hilal

Aleksandar Mitrovic was linked with European clubs, including English Premier League sides and Italian team AC Milan

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File photo of Serbia's Aleksandar Mitrovic. Photo: File
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  • Aleksandar Mitrovic moves to Al-Rayyan from Al-Hilal

  • Former Fulham striker linked with West Ham and Everton

  • Mitrovic scored 68 goals in Saudi Arabia

  • Joined Al-Hilal in 2023 before transfer to Qatar

Aleksandar Mitrovic has left Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal for Qatari side Al-Rayyan.

The former Fulham striker had been linked with a return to the Premier League with West Ham or Everton, while AC Milan were also reportedly interested in his services.

However, Mitrovic has opted for a move to Al-Rayyan, who finished fifth in the Qatar Stars League last season.

The 30-year-old, who joined Al-Hilal from Fulham in 2023, scored 68 goals and provided 15 assists in 79 appearances for the Saudi giants in all competitions, while helping the club win a domestic treble during his maiden season.

His new team-mates will include former Valencia and Leeds United forward Rodrigo, as well as Qatar captain Abdulaziz Hatem.

Mitrovic is also Serbia's all-time leading scorer, with 62 goals in 100 caps.

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