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Al Fateh signs Romanian midfielder Mihai Lixandru and defender Kennedy Boateng
Romanian midfielder Mihai Lixandru left FCSB and joined Saudi Pro League side Al Fateh on a two‑year contract, with FCSB receiving a €600,000 transfer fee. Lixandru, a product of the FCSB Academy who won two league titles and two Supercupa României, posted a farewell message to the club and its supporters.
On the same day, Al Fateh announced the signing of former Dinamo Bucharest centre‑back Kennedy Boateng. The Togolese international signed a two‑season deal, with a reported €1.2 million valuation. Boateng, who made 75 appearances for Dinamo, will now be Lixandru’s teammate in Saudi Arabia. Both transfers were confirmed on 2 August 2026 by the clubs.
The moves mark a notable shift of Romanian talent to the Gulf, with Al Fateh strengthening its squad ahead of the new season.
Entities
Al Fateh Football Club · Al‑Fateh Saudi Club · Dinamo Bucharest · FCSB · Gigi Becali · Kennedy Boateng · Mihai Lixandru
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] FCSB fans criticised club management after Lixandru's departure.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Al‑Fateh officially presented Lixandru on 2 August.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Lixandru made 108 appearances for FCSB, scoring six goals and providing four assists.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Lixandru won two Romanian league titles and two Romanian Super Cups with FCSB.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Mihai Lixandru is 25 years old.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The transfer fee was reported as €600,000.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Mihai Lixandru transferred from FCSB to Al‑Fateh Saudi Club.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Lixandru will be teammates with Kennedy Boateng at Al‑Fateh.