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| Mario Mitaj wearing the t-shirt of Al Ittihad after signing |
Mario Mitaj, the 21-year-old rising star of the Albanian national football team, has officially joined Saudi Arabia’s top-tier club, Al Ittihad. The transfer was announced this Thursday, marking a significant move in Mitaj’s career as he departs from Russian club Lokomotiv Moscow. The Albanian left-back has joined Al Ittihad on loan, with the Saudi Arabian champions holding the option to make the deal permanent at the end of the season.
Mitaj will now share the pitch with global football icons such as Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kanté, who are also part of the Al Ittihad squad. The young defender is set to earn an impressive €3 million annual salary, highlighting the value the club sees in him.
Although Mitaj has been a consistent figure for the Albanian national team, he faced challenges in securing a starting position at Lokomotiv Moscow. His move to Al Ittihad represents a significant opportunity for him to further develop his skills and grow as a player in one of the most competitive leagues in Asia.
With the guidance of world-class teammates and the chance to prove himself in a new environment, this could be a pivotal moment in Mitaj’s career. Fans of the Albanian national team will be watching closely as he embarks on this exciting journey in Saudi Arabian football.