Al-Ittihad lodges €25 million offer for Brahim Díaz

Al-Ittihad have submitted an official €25 million offer to Real Madrid for Moroccan forward Brahim Díaz, the Saudi club confirmed on 20.10.2026. The bid arrives amid Díaz's struggle for regular minutes at the Spanish capital club.

Sources close to the situation say Al-Ittihad's interest stems from the limited playing time Díaz has seen this season as he competes with a deep Real Madrid attacking roster. The Saudi club hopes the move could provide Díaz with a clearer path to starts and a key role.

Player preference and next steps

Despite the proposal, Díaz currently prefers to remain at Real Madrid and fight for a place in the starting XI rather than continue his career in Saudi Arabia. His stance means any transfer will hinge not only on Real Madrid's evaluation of the offer but also on the player's willingness to leave.

Real Madrid has yet to publicly respond to Al-Ittihad's offer; the club will take time to assess whether selling Díaz for €25 million fits their sporting and roster plans. A final decision will depend on negotiations between the clubs and the player's eventual choice.

If Real Madrid decides to engage, the transfer process could move quickly given the Saudi club's readiness, but for now Díaz remains registered with Real Madrid and intent on increasing his role at the club.

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