The club had reached an agreement with Rennes based on an offer of eighteen million euros plus bonuses, but the deal fell through due to the decision of Al-Ittihad's representative, Karim Benzema.

English clubs have approached Arthur Theate's representatives in the last few hours to advance negotiations.

Arthur Theate was waiting for the green light to join Al-Ittihad. The contract was ready but there were some bonus details with Rennes that needed to be finalized. However, internal struggles at Al-Ittihad have significantly slowed down their decision-making process, making the transfer less likely now.

Arthur Theate, a defender from Rennes, will join Al-Ittihad for 18 million euros. He has already completed the medical examination and signed a three-year contract, with an option for the club to extend it for an additional season. Al-Ittihad beat competition from Fiorentina and West Ham to secure his signing.

Arthur Theate could return to Italy in the next transfer window. The Belgian centre-back, who in the summer of 2022 transferred from Bologna to Rennes for 20 million euros, was already in negotiations to return to Serie A in January, and could return to Italy in the next transfer window. As reported by the French newspaper 'L'Equipe', Al Qadsiah is on Theate's trail, looking for a left-footed centre-back for the next season.

Arthur Theate could return to Italy in the next transfer window. The Belgian centre-back, who in the summer of 2022 transferred from Bologna to Rennes for 20 million euros, was already in negotiations to return to Serie A in January, and could return to Italy in the next transfer window. As reported by the French newspaper 'L'Equipe', Stoccarda is on Theate's trail, looking for a left-footed centre-back for the next season.