Al Kholood Pursue Three Goalkeeping Targets Ahead of Alicante Preseason Camp

Al Kholood has officially entered advanced negotiations with three separate goalkeepers as the club intensifies its efforts to strengthen the first-team roster for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Among the candidates currently being evaluated by the club’s leadership is one foreign player, reflecting a strategic move to bring high-level international experience to the squad’s defensive foundation. The club is looking to add depth and quality to the position as they finalize their preparations for the new campaign.

The push for a new addition between the posts is being spearheaded by head coach Des Buckingham. The manager has expressed a clear desire to finalize a signing in the very near future. Buckingham’s primary objective is to ensure the new goalkeeper is integrated into the squad before they depart for their scheduled preseason training camp in Alicante, Spain. Securing this signature early is viewed as a vital step in allowing the newcomer to adapt to the coach's tactical systems and build rapport with the defensive unit during the intensive training sessions planned abroad.

This recruitment activity comes in response to the recent exit of Argentine goalkeeper Juan Pablo Cozzani. Cozzani’s tenure at the club ended following the conclusion of his loan spell, after which he returned to his parent club, Platense. The departure has left the club’s goalkeeping department relatively thin, with Mohannad Al Yahya and Faris Al Mutairi currently the only goalkeepers available in the first-team setup. With the 2026-27 campaign on the horizon, Al Kholood is prioritizing this position to ensure the team remains competitive.