Belgian Forward Heads To Saudi Arabia

Abha Club have confirmed the signing of Michy Batshuayi after the Belgian striker’s departure from Eintracht Frankfurt, closing out a move that had been building for weeks. Reports suggest a fee of around €2 million changed hands, ending Batshuayi’s brief and largely underwhelming spell in the Bundesliga.

Notably, Frankfurt originally signed Batshuayi from Galatasaray in February 2025, hoping his goalscoring pedigree and battle-hardened experience would strengthen their attack following Omar Marmoush’s departure to Manchester City. However, the move never truly clicked. Across all competitions, the 32-year-old managed just 21 appearances and four goals during his time at the club.

Consequently, his contract, originally running until 2027, was terminated early by mutual agreement. Frankfurt’s decision reflects both financial pragmatism and squad planning, freeing up his considerable annual salary for other priorities. New head coach Adi Hutter reportedly found little use for the striker throughout pre-season, and Batshuayi had already stopped training with the first team before this exit materialised.

Reunion With Fekir At Newly Promoted Club

For Abha, newly promoted to Saudi Arabia’s top flight, this represents another statement signing within an already busy summer. Batshuayi links up with former Ligue 1 forward Nabil Fekir, alongside recent arrival Abdou Diallo, as the club continues assembling a squad featuring considerable European experience.

Batshuayi’s career has taken him through an impressive list of clubs, including Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund, Valencia and Crystal Palace, alongside his most productive Ligue 1 spell at Marseille. Internationally, he’s earned 55 caps for Belgium, scoring 27 goals, underlining a long and productive relationship with the national team.

Notably, several other Saudi clubs had also shown interest during negotiations, including Al Shabab, though Abha ultimately won the race for his signature. For Batshuayi, this move offers a fresh opportunity to rediscover consistent playing time, according to Bulinews, after a disrupted period in Germany that never matched his earlier career highs.

Readers following the Saudi Pro League’s growing recruitment of European talent can find continued coverage on KCPredict as the new season approaches.