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Al-Hilal get their man! Theo Hernandez completes switch from AC Milan to Saudi Pro League in €25m deal

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<p>Al-Hilal shelled out £22.8m ($30.3m) for the left-back who is a product of the Atletico Madrid youth academy before making a move to cross-town giants Real Madrid in the summer of 2017. In July 2019, AC Milan secured Hernandez’s services on a long-term contract, and it was in Italy that he truly flourished. </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">He’s a Blue! ✍️<a href="https://t.co/7oxfDEZkrF">pic.twitter.com/7oxfDEZkrF</a></p>— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) <a href="https://twitter.com/Alhilal_EN/status/1943324494359097741?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
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WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Across five impressive seasons with the Rossoneri, Hernandez made 262 appearances, found the net 34 times, and assisted 45 goals, a remarkable return for a defender. His performances played a pivotal role in Milan’s rise, including their triumphant 2021-22 Serie A title win and the Italian Super Cup victory in January 2025.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>According to multiple reports, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/theo-hernandez-saudi-arabia-ac-milan-eur25m-transfer-fee-full-back-join-al-hilal/bltb61f714d3f06c7af" target="_blank">Hernandez will earn a staggering €20 million (£17m/$23m) </a>per year at Al Hilal. The club already boasts the likes of Kalidou Koulibaly, Ruben Neves, and Aleksandar Mitrovic, all experienced players with Premier League credentials. Adding Hernandez to that mix gives the squad further pedigree, particularly on the defensive flank.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Hernandez will be working under newly-appointed head coach Simone Inzaghi, who took charge earlier this summer after parting ways with Inter Milan. He is likely to make his debut in the Saudi Super Cup semifinal against Al-Qadsiyah on August 20.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Al-Hilal get their man! Theo Hernandez completes switch from AC Milan to Saudi Pro League in €25m deal | Goal.com

Al-Hilal have confirmed the signing of French left-back Theo Hernandez from AC Milan, adding yet another superstar to their growing list of European imports. The 27-year-old defender has signed a three-year deal that will keep him at the Saudi Pro League club through the end of the 2027/28 season.

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