# Georginio Wijnaldum professional transfer movements

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/georginio-wijnaldum-professional-transfer-movements
> Updated: 2026-09-06T22:18:28.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

Dutch midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, a free agent following his departure from Al-Ettifaq, was initially linked to Major League Soccer club Real Salt Lake. Reports indicated the 35-year-old was open to the move and had held discussions with the club to bolster their midfield.

However, Wijnaldum ultimately returned to the Roshn Saudi League, signing a one-year contract with Al Ittihad. The veteran midfielder joins the Jeddah-based club to provide European experience following the departure of Fabinho to Trabzonspor.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: Al Ittihad signs Georginio Wijnaldum to one-year deal

Al Ittihad has signed Dutch midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum on a one-year contract, bringing the former Liverpool and PSG player back to the Saudi Pro League as a free agent.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/georginio-wijnaldum-joins-al-ittihad-on-one-year-deal

### 2026-08-22: Georginio Wijnaldum in talks with Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake has held talks with free agent Georginio Wijnaldum about a potential move to MLS, though no agreement has been reached yet.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/georginio-wijnaldum-in-talks-with-real-salt-lake

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