05.06.2026 09:30
After Hakan Safi announced an agreement with Merih Demiral, Al-Ahli responded. The Saudi Arabian club stated that the national footballer has a contract until 2029 and that his departure is not on their agenda.
Following Fenerbahçe Presidential Candidate Hakan Safi's announcement that he had reached an agreement with Merih Demiral, a notable statement came from Al-Ahli. The Saudi Arabian club announced that the national defender's departure is not on their agenda.
AND OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM AL-AHLI REGARDING MERIH DEMIRAL! RESPONSE TO HAKAN SAFI
Amid the transfer race ahead of the Fenerbahçe presidential election, Al-Ahli released a statement regarding Merih Demiral, who has frequently been in the spotlight. After presidential candidate Hakan Safi announced that he had reached an agreement with the national player, the Saudi Arabian team responded to the claims.
HAKAN SAFI HAD ANNOUNCED THE TRANSFER
Fenerbahçe Presidential Candidate Hakan Safi recently announced that they had reached agreements with both Luis Suarez and Merih Demiral. This statement caused a significant stir within the yellow-navy community.
SOCIAL MEDIA POST DREW ATTENTION
Following Hakan Safi's remarks, Al-Ahli's social media account made a post about Merih Demiral, drawing attention. In the club's post, they used the phrase, 'Al Ahli DNA runs in his veins' regarding the national footballer.
"HIS DEPARTURE IS NOT PLANNED"
Al-Ahli club sources speaking to MBC gave a clear message about Merih Demiral's future. It was reported that club officials stated, 'Merih Demiral's departure from the team is not planned.'
THEY REMINDED OF THE 2029 DETAIL
The Al-Ahli camp also reminded that a new contract with the national player was signed recently. In the statement from club sources, it was said, 'We recently signed a new contract with Merih Demiral and extended his contract until 2029. His departure is not planned in the upcoming period. The news regarding his transfer does not reflect the truth.'
COMPLETED THE SEASON WITH 32 MATCHES
The 28-year-old national defender played in 32 official matches for Al-Ahli in the past season. Merih Demiral, who spent a total of 2,590 minutes on the field, continued to be one of the important names of his team.