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Al-Ahli Dispute: Journalist Accused of Bias
21 Aug
Summary
- Al-Ahli reportedly threatened journalist Fabrizio Romano.
- Romano deleted a tweet after Al-Ahli disputed transfer figures.
- The club allegedly used Romano as a tool to pressure rivals.
A dispute has surfaced between Saudi club Al-Ahli and prominent transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, according to Saudi media personality Waleed Al-Farraj. Al-Farraj claims Romano published inaccurate information regarding Al-Ahli's signing of Artem Bondarenko from Shakhtar Donetsk, stating the fee was €18 million plus add-ons.
Al-Farraj asserted that the actual transfer was completed for €6 million with €1 million in add-ons. He further alleged that Romano deleted his initial tweet after Al-Ahli threatened to release a contradicting statement, suggesting Romano was pressured. This incident, according to Al-Farraj, highlights how journalists can be manipulated through agents and foreign figures within Saudi clubs.
Meanwhile, Al-Ahli is reportedly nearing the signing of Bondarenko, who is seen as a replacement for the departed Franck Kessie. The club has faced significant negative attention recently, which Al-Farraj described as 'terrifying'.
