Mahmoud Hassan "Trezeguet's" second spell with Al Ahly has come to an unexpectedly early end. After spending just one season with the Egyptian giants, the winger has closed the chapter on his return and is set to begin a new adventure in the Saudi Pro League with Al Riyadh, following an agreement that brought one of the summer transfer window's most talked-about stories to a conclusion.

Al Ahly officially announced the mutual termination of Trezeguet's contract, thanking the player for his efforts during his time with the club. However, the club deliberately refrained from mentioning his next destination, prompting widespread speculation among supporters.

According to multiple reports, Trezeguet has already signed a two-year contract with Al Riyadh and is expected to travel to Austria to join the club's pre-season training camp before returning with the squad to Saudi Arabia ahead of the new campaign.

A Financial Settlement Paved the Way

Rather than a conventional transfer, Trezeguet's departure came through a mutual contract termination accompanied by a financial settlement that resolved all contractual obligations between the player and Al Ahly.

Reports indicate that Trezeguet agreed to shoulder part of the financial cost of terminating his contract and also waived portions of his outstanding commercial rights and payments in order to facilitate the move. In return, Al Ahly concluded the relationship amicably without entering into any legal disputes.

Other reports claim the agreement includes installment payments to Al Ahly, with an additional bonus linked to the player's continuation with Al Riyadh into a second season. Meanwhile, separate sources insist the contract was terminated without a traditional transfer fee, highlighting the differing accounts surrounding the financial details of the deal.

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A Lucrative Saudi Contract

According to the reported terms, Trezeguet will receive a progressive salary structure with Al Riyadh. He is set to earn $200,000 per month during the first six months of the contract before his monthly salary increases to $275,000 for the following six months. The same payment structure is expected to continue if he remains with the club for the second season.

The financial package appears to have played a major role in convincing the Egyptian international to accept the move, particularly after negotiations over his salary for the upcoming season with Al Ahly reportedly reached an impasse.

Why Didn't Al Ahly Announce His Destination?

One of the biggest questions following Al Ahly's official statement was why the club chose not to mention Al Riyadh as Trezeguet's next destination.

According to reports, Al Riyadh is currently subject to a registration ban, preventing the club from registering new signings until outstanding disciplinary and administrative matters are resolved. As a result, Al Ahly opted to announce only the termination of the player's contract, leaving the official confirmation of his transfer to the Saudi club once the registration restrictions are lifted.

A One-Season Journey

Trezeguet returned to Al Ahly in the summer of 2025 on a long-term contract after ending his overseas career, with expectations that he would become one of the team's cornerstone players for years to come.

Instead, his second spell lasted just one season. During that time, he made 32 appearances, scored 18 goals, and registered one assist, while also representing Egypt at the FIFA World Cup before bringing his Al Ahly career to an end less than a year after his return.

His departure closes the curtain on another chapter with his boyhood club while opening the door to a new challenge in Saudi Arabia. Regardless of the financial details, the move is likely to remain one of the most closely discussed transfers of the summer—not only because of Trezeguet's stature, but also because of how unexpectedly his return to Al Ahly came to an end.