Al-Rayyan Club has officially announced the signing of Serbian international striker Aleksandar Mitrović from Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal. This acquisition is part of the club’s efforts to bolster its first-team squad for the upcoming season.
The management of Al-Rayyan expressed their gratitude to Al-Hilal and its board, chaired by His Highness Prince Nawaf bin Saad Al Saud, for their significant cooperation with Al-Rayyan.
Mitrović is considered one of the most prominent strikers in recent years, boasting an impressive track record with the clubs he has played for, in addition to his standout individual statistics.
**Key Clubs in His Career:**
– **Partizan Belgrade (Serbia):** Mitrović began his professional career with Partizan, where he won the Serbian League title.
– **Anderlecht (Belgium):** He moved to the Belgian League, delivering outstanding performances, winning the league title, and becoming the competition’s top scorer.
– **Newcastle United (England):** He experienced a stint in the English Premier League with Newcastle.
– **Fulham (England):** Mitrović shone brightly at Fulham, serving as the team’s leading scorer and playing a key role in their promotion to the Premier League.
– **Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia):** Before joining Al-Rayyan, Mitrović played for Al-Hilal, where he achieved a domestic treble (League, Cup, and Super Cup).
**Key Individual Statistics:**
– **Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia):** Scored 68 goals and provided 15 assists in 79 matches.
– **Fulham (England):** Scored 97 goals in 173 matches.
– **Anderlecht (Belgium):** Scored 44 goals in 90 matches.
– **Serbia National Team:** The all-time top scorer for his country with 62 goals in 100 international matches.
Al-Rayyan hopes that Mitrović will be a significant addition to the team’s attacking line, contributing his vast experience and decisive goals to help achieve the club’s ambitions in the upcoming season.