Al Sadd releases Moroccan defender Saiss

Al Sadd Club announced the departure of its Moroccan defender Romain Saïss after his contract ended on July 2, 2026. He spent three seasons with the team and contributed to winning three league titles and the 2024 Amir Cup. The 36-year-old player played 86 international matches for Morocco and was part of the historic achievement of finishing fourth at the 2022 World Cup. He announced his retirement from international football after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Saïss joined Al Sadd in 2023 coming from Beşiktaş in Turkey, and he has distinguished himself through his career in European and Turkish clubs.