Wesley Hoedt has secured his transfer to Saudi Arabia. The Dutch defender moves from Watford and is expected to become the captain at his new club. Al-Shabab welcomed him with a post on X, hinting at his new role as captain. Hoedt was under contract with Watford until mid-2025, so Al-Shabab will have to pay a transfer fee to Watford. The exact amount is unknown, but Watford acquired him for around two million euros from RSC Anderlecht a year and a half ago.

Wesley Hoedt has finalized his transfer to Saudi Arabia, moving from Watford to Al-Shabab. The Dutch defender is anticipated to take on the role of captain at his new club. Al-Shabab hinted at his new leadership position in a welcome post on X. Hoedt had been contracted with Watford until mid-2025, necessitating a transfer fee from Al-Shabab to Watford. While the exact amount remains undisclosed, Watford had previously acquired Hoedt for approximately two million euros from RSC Anderlecht one and a half years ago.

Watford's president Scott Duxbury announced during an online Q&A session with various fan groups and podcasts that Wes Hoedt has left the club. The coach stated: 'Wes is a bit more uncertain, and it's a topic I'll revisit next week. Last week I said I would be more confident about his stay, but perhaps the balance has shifted a bit. Again, there is no concrete news until I can confirm something.'

Wesley Hoedt is reportedly on the verge of moving from Watford to the Saudi club Al Shabab, according to the Saudi sports newspaper Al-Riyadiah. Hoedt, a key player for the Championship team last season, saw his team finish in a disappointing fifteenth place. The 30-year-old defender only needs to complete the medical examination, with all other agreements already in place. Hoedt joined Watford in January of last year for a fee of two million euros. Despite having a year left on his contract, sources indicate that a significant transfer fee of fifteen million euros will be paid for him.