Al Ahli has officially secured their defensive anchor for the long term. Édouard Mendy has signed a new contract extension with the Saudi Pro League giants, keeping him at the club until June 2028.
The deal was finalized and announced on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, just before the goalkeeper joins up with the Senegal national team for AFCON 2025.
Reward for Excellence
Mendy’s original contract was set to expire in 2026, but his performances since arriving from Chelsea in 2023 have made him indispensable to Matthias Jaissle’s project.
Pivotal 2025: Mendy’s renewal comes at the end of a historic year where he helped Al Ahli lift the Asian Champions League title in May.
A Unique Legacy: By winning the ACL, Mendy became the first goalkeeper in football history to win continental club trophies on three different continents (Africa, Europe, and Asia).
The Stats: Since joining the Jeddah-based club, the 33-year-old has made 92 appearances, keeping 39 clean sheets.
Feature,Detail
New Expiry Date,"June 30, 2028"
Extension Length,2 Years (added to his previous 2026 deal)
Annual Salary,Estimated at €12 million
Status,"Maintained as the club's ""Pillar of the Project"""
What’s Next for Mendy?
With his club future secured, Mendy is now shifting focus to international duty. He will lead the Senegal squad as they head into the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, looking to reclaim the title they famously won in 2022.
"Al Ahli's project made me feel I had a big role to play," Mendy reflected during the signing. "Winning the Champions League validated my choice, and I hope the coming years will validate it even more."
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