Theo Hernandez Joins Saudi Arabian Giants Al Hilal

Al Hilal is the most successful club in Saudi Arabia. Famous French player Theo Hernandez has made a certain stir with the remarkable transfer. After leaving the team, the 27-year-old has contracted with Al Hilal to sign a three-year contract with the Italian giant club of AC Milan, where he was used to play left-back. The transfer is a significant step in the career of Theo Hernandez since he makes the move to the Saudi Arabian league, which has been the stepping stone for the finest European players.

Theo Hernandez carries with him years of experience in playing at the top level of European football. His transfer to Al Hilal reveals the fact that even the Saudi Arabian league still has the development as well as the attraction of players of the top level worldwide. The French defender is the new player who will perform his games in his Riyadh club, and fans of Al Hilal are eager to know what Theo Hernandez can offer to their team.

Theo Hernandez’s Impressive Career Journey

Theo Hernandez is one of the players who have had an incredible career in the major European leagues. Theo Hernandez was successful in the AC Milan Camp and spent 6 years in this team before joining Al Hilal. During the years of playing in the AC Milan Camp and before the move to the Al Hilal Club, Theo Hernandez represented one of the most talented left-backs in Italian football. At Milan, Theo Hernandez led his team to the victory of the title of Serie A in the 2021/22 season, thus his performance and this achievement were a great success for both the club and the player.

The Italian Super Cup is another Super Cup that the French defender won with AC Milan earlier this year to add to his collection. Theo Hernandez has played 262 games in Milan in which he has scored 34 goals and assisted 45 times, proving that he is not only good as a defender but also as an attacker. These figures confirm the reason why Al Hilal was interested in signing Theo Hernandez.

International Success and Al Hilal’s New Chapter

Theo Hernandez proved himself good with the French national team as well. He is also a significant player in his country as he made his debut match in 2021 and made an immediate impact on his country. Theo Hernandez helped France win the 2021 winner of UEFA Nations League, and this was an honorable achievement for the defender. He was also featured in the FIFA World Cup 2022, where France was in the finals but emerged as the runners-up.

The French international boasts of 38 caps for his country, the last of which was during the UEFA Nations League matches last month. This indicates that Theo Hernandez seems to be at the peak of his performance and can still play an essential role in France.

Theo Hernandez is a familiar face to the new manager of Al Hilal, Simone Inzaghi, as they both played together in Italian football. Inzaghi managed Inter Milan, and he and the two have met several times in competitions.

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