Andreas Christensen has recently emerged as a serious selling candidate for FC Barcelona, who are desperately trying to trim down their squad before the stock market closes.
Christensen is popular in the English market thanks to his previous time at Chelsea, and the fact that the Dane joined the club for free makes him an even more attractive candidate for sale.
But apart from the applicants in England, Christensen also seems to be popular in Saudi Arabia.
Al Ittihad fans demand Christensen’s signing
As Achraf Ben Ayad reports, Al Ittihad fans have started a hashtag to urge the club to sign Christensen.
Although Christensen has not been explicitly linked with a move to Al Ittihad, the club’s fans seem to attach great importance to the Dane strengthening the team’s defensive unit.
With the likes of Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante and Houssem Aouar, Al Ittihad are one of the strongest teams in Saudi Arabia. However, they lack quality in central defence and this is where Christensen comes in.
Christensen’s versatility and strong defensive skills make him a valuable player, which likely explains the growing interest from multiple markets.
As Barcelona continues to struggle with its financial challenges, offloading a player of Christensen’s caliber could be a strategic move.
But this could also be risky considering Christensen has performed consistently since joining the club.
However, with his popularity rising with both English and Saudi clubs, it will be interesting to see how things unfold in the next few days.
