The Saudi Jeddah Al -Ittihad Club reached an official agreement with the Belgian Anderlecht to include Serbian defender Yan Carlo Simic, in one of the most prominent deals of the last hours of the summer transfer market 2025, which will be blocked today, Wednesday.
Details of the deal and its duration
The Saudi newspaper “Al -Riyadiah” confirmed that Simic will sign a four -year contract with the Jeddah Union, to become the third foreign player to join the team this summer. His joining came after the club completed his contract with Portuguese wing Roger Fernandez from Sporting Praga, and Mali Mohamed Domaia from the Belgian Royal Antwerp.
What is the march of Simic before the Jeddah Union?
The 22 -year -old Serbian defender has had distinguished experiences in Europe, where he wore the Italian shirt of Milan and Shattutgart, before moving to the Belgian Anderlecht in the summer of 2024. Since then, he participated in 49 games during which he scored 4 goals and made two goals, to confirm his defensive and offensive capabilities at the same time.
What about his international career?
Simic carried the first Serbian national team shirt in five games, the last of which was during Andorra’s confrontation last June in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Despite the modernity of his international experience, his continuous participation reflects the confidence of the technical staff in its capabilities.
The Jeddah Union enhances its defense .. Will Simic succeed in the new challenge?
The step of contracting with Simic comes in the framework of the Jeddah Union’s endeavor to strengthen the defense line before the start of the new season, especially as the team aspires to compete strongly for the Saudi League and AFC Champions League. The biggest challenge for the Serbian defender will be to adapt quickly to the atmosphere of the Saudi championship and provide the expected addition.
