Feyenoord blocks Anis Hadj Moussa transfer to Al-Ittihad

A high-profile transfer involving Feyenoord winger Anis Hadj Moussa to the Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad collapsed during the final hours of the transfer window. While negotiations had reached a tentative agreement for a fee estimated between 39 and 42 million euros, the deal failed because Al-Ittihad could not provide the bank guarantees required by Feyenoord.

Feyenoord officials, including technical director Dévy Rigaux, reportedly declined to proceed due to the financial risk, as the Saudi club initially offered only 5 million euros in immediate payment. The collapse occurred after the European transfer deadline, meaning Feyenoord would have been unable to secure a replacement.

The failed move has raised questions regarding Hadj Moussa’s mental state and his future role within the squad. The player was absent from Feyenoord’s recent match against NEC Nijmegen, leading to speculation about his readiness for upcoming fixtures, including a Champions League match against FC Barcelona.