Barcelona’s Rising Star Unai Hernandez Set for Al-Ittihad Move in €4.5M Deal

Young midfielder Unai Hernandez will depart Barcelona after Al-Ittihad of Saudi Arabia purchased him for approximately €4.5m.

The 20-year-old Barça Atlètic standout performer chose to move to the Middle East after struggling to secure first-team opportunities at Barcelona.

Multiple reports confirm the agreement of all terms as Unai Hernandez prepares to sign a three-year contract that includes options for two more seasons.

The medical examinations will occur in Barcelona followed by Al-Ittihad’s official transfer announcement when he becomes fully secured for the team and gets presented to fans as their new player in Jeddah.

Barcelona’s plan to sell Unai Hernandez becomes beneficial for the club and himself even though the main team will miss his presence on their reserve squad.

After his season-ending contract, the club made a business decision to cash in since freeing him resulted in missed potential revenue from his services.

Until his move is finalized Hernández will aim to build his profile through first-team experience at a high level of competition.

The midfielder has achieved exceptional playmaking results for Barça-Atlètic by scoring nine goals and handing out three assists across his 20 appearances this season.

Hernández’s departure created a substantial strategic hole for his team because his multifaceted utility combined with artistic skill kept their attack dynamic.

The acquisition of Hernández demonstrates Al-Ittihad’s increasing commitment to rising talent acquisition strategies. Last year’s Saudi Pro League acquisition pattern of experienced players now shifts as the league selects young talents to build for the future.

At twenty years of age, Hernández must transition to a diverse competition while demonstrating his worth to a fresh audience by using this move as his starting point to develop a promising career outside Barcelona.