In an amazing season, Hamdallah scored in 13 consecutive matches and was the top scorer in Saudi King Cup as well with 14 goals.

The prolific striker hit three hat-tricks and his exploits saw him named the 2018-19 Saudi Pro League Most Valuable Player.

His amazing form led to speculation on his future with Al Nassr but the club, preparing for their 2019 AFC Champions League Round of 16 tie against Al Wahda of the United Arab Emirates, announced Hamdallah's contract extension on their Twitter account on Friday.

"It is done, Hamdallah with Al Aalami (Al Nassr) for the three coming years," said Al Nassr.

Hamdallah, who is in Portugal with the Al Nassr squad for pre-season training, said on Twitter: "I am BACK. Let's have another winning season. And we are looking to make all the fans happy again."

Hamdallah started his career with Moroccan club Olympic Safi in, before plying his trade with Aalesund (Norway) in 2013, China PR's Guangzhou R&F (2014,2015) before moving to Qatar clubs Al Jaish and Al Rayyan. He signed for Al Nassr in August 2018.

Al Nassr will be delighted to have secured Hamdallah's services for another three years as they look to win the 2019 AFC Champions League.

They defeated Club SG Sacavenense 3-0 in a friendly last Friday and Club Caldas S.C 1-0 on Monday.

Photo: Abderrazak Hamdallah