Jackson Muleka's future with Al Kholood after activating his buyout clause

Africa 29 June 2025 at 15:30

Hazem Mlhem

News Editor

The Congolese striker is currently on loan with a Saudi club that he personally helped bring back to the Saudi Professional League. After Muleka's outstanding performance, Al Kholood decided to buy his contract outright and convert his stay from a loan to a permanent one.
The player, who arrived from Turkey's Besiktas, is now living his best days in Saudi Arabia after scoring seven goals and providing five assists, for which the Saudi club paid €1.5 million to sign him.

Uncertain future despite contract purchase

The Saudi football landscape could be losing one of its African stars as Jackson Mulika's future at Al Kholood appears uncertain. The Congolese striker, whose market value stands at €3 million, has caught the attention of multiple clubs, with Turkish sides Kocaelispor and Konyaspor reportedly leading the chase for his signature.

At just 25, the former TP Mazembe and DR Congo international brings both continental pedigree and prime-age potential to the table. His possible departure comes amid a summer that's seen several high-profile African moves within the Saudi Professional League, though Mulika's next career chapter might unfold elsewhere.

Al-Khulud's open stance to negotiations suggests transfer talks could accelerate in the coming weeks, making the powerful forward one to watch in this transfer window's evolving African talent market.