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- Frenchman made 39 appearances for club last season after joining on loan
- Defender valued at $26.1m
RIYADH: Al-Nassr have completed the signing of French defender Mohamed Simakan on a five-year deal, according to Arriyadiyah.
The 25-year-old center back joined the Saudi Pro League side on loan from Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig last summer. That deal included a mandatory purchase clause, which has now been activated following the conclusion of the 2024–25 season.
The report said the loan was structured purely for administrative and financial reasons and with all contractual conditions now fulfilled, Al-Nassr have formalized the transfer.
Simakan made 39 appearances during his debut season, 26 of them in the Saudi Pro League, 11 in the AFC Champions League Elite and two in the King Cup.
A consistent performer and a versatile presence in defense, he quickly established himself as a key figure in Al-Nassr’s back line. He contributed one goal and three assists.
His market value is currently estimated at €23 million ($26.1 million), according to Transfermarkt.