Transfers
Islamic Republic of Iran international Taremi completed a move to UAE Pro League side Al Wasl SC, while Uruguay forward Nunez switched Saudi Arabian clubs after joining Al Diriyah on loan from Al Hilal SFC.
Taremi makes Al Wasl switch
Al Wasl bolstered their attacking options with the signing of Taremi, with the Iran international completing his move from Greek side Olympiacos.
The 34-year-old, who has also represented Porto and Inter Milan during a distinguished European career, joins an Al Wasl side preparing to challenge domestically and in the AFC Champions League Elite™.
The striker represented Iran at the FIFA World Cup 2026, where they exited in the group stage after drawing all three of their matches.
His arrival strengthens an Al Wasl side that have made a flying start to the season, winning their opening two league matches to sit atop the UAE Pro League standings.
Nunez joins Al Diriyah
Nunez will spend the 2026/27 season with Al Diriyah after Al Hilal officially confirmed his loan move on Saturday.
The 27-year-old Uruguay international will wear the No.29 shirt for the Saudi Pro League newcomers, with the agreement running until the end of the season.
Al Diriyah marked his arrival on social media by declaring: “Darwin is loose in our house.”
Bondarenko strengthens Al Ahli
Al Ahli Saudi FC secured the services of Ukraine midfielder Artem Bondarenko, with the 26-year-old joining from Shakhtar Donetsk.
Bondarenko arrives on loan for the 2026/27 campaign as Al Ahli continue reshaping their squad under former Shakhtar head coach Marino Pusic.
Al Riyadh add Keita
Al Riyadh strengthened their midfield with the signing of Cote d’Ivoire international Kader Keita on Friday.
The 25-year-old was officially presented by the Saudi Pro League side following his departure from Romanian club Rapid Bucuresti.
Araki heads to Austria
Japanese midfielder Daigo Araki will continue his career in Europe after completing a permanent move from FC Gifu to Austrian side SW Bregenz.
The 31-year-old thanked Gifu's supporters after bringing his two-and-a-half-year stay at the club to an end.
“You continued to support me with such passion, and I can't thank you enough,” said Araki.
Tudorie strengthens Buriram
Buriram United added Romanian striker Alexandru Tudorie to their attacking ranks on Saturday as they reinforced their squad for the 2026/27 campaign.
The 30-year-old arrives after ending his spell with Chinese second-tier side Guangdong GZ-Power, where he had spent the first half of 2026.
Ray crosses Melbourne divide
In the women’s game, Melbourne City secured Australian midfielder Taylor Ray from city rivals Melbourne Victory.
The 25-year-old brings significant A-League Women experience to the reigning Premiers and Champions as City prepare for another domestic and continental campaign.
“I’m really excited to be joining Melbourne City and becoming part of a Club that has consistently set such high standards,” said Ray.
“I’ve been fortunate to experience some success throughout my career, and I’m hungry to continue that with City. There’s so much quality in this squad and I’m looking forward to contributing in every way I can.
“The opportunity to compete for trophies domestically and in Asia is really exciting, and I can’t wait to get started with the team.”
Photo: Al Wasl SC
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