Veteran defender leaves NEOM SC: Egyptian center-back becomes free agent this June

Egyptian defender Ahmed Hegazi has officially departed Saudi club NEOM SC this June following the conclusion of the 2025 /26 football season.

A respectful farewell

The ambitious Saudi outfit confirmed the exit of the veteran center back through their official communication channels.

According to a formal statement published on the club's official account on the social media platform X, the management bid a fond farewell to the towering defender posting:

"Thank you Ahmed Hegazi for every moment and memory"

This departure perfectly mirrors a broader pattern seen among elite international defenders navigating the twilight of their careers.

Much like Thiago Silva's emotional return to his boyhood club Fluminense in Brazil after a dominant spell in Europe or Sergio Ramos offering his vast tactical knowledge to Sevilla before moving on, elite center backs often use their mid-30s to transition from high pressure sporting projects to emotionally resonant final chapters.

Hegazi now holds the exact same privilege, armed with a wealthy portfolio of international and domestic achievements ready to benefit whichever club secures his signature next.

Khaled Hegazy |

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