Mario Mitaj, left-back, has transferred from Lokomotiv Mosca to Al-Ittihad on a paid loan for €1.2 million with a buyout option set at €5 million plus bonuses. The loan contract is valid until the end of the 2024/25 season. Al-Ittihad's squad includes notable players such as Ngolo Kante, Moussa Diaby, Luis Felipe, and is captained by Karim Benzema.