Overview
- Feyenoord omitted Anis Hadj Moussa from the matchday squad after he was late twice on Saturday and coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst decided he should not play.
- Al‑Ittihad pushed an improved offer reported at about €40 million and worked through the weekend to try to complete the move.
- The transfer collapsed on Sunday when Al‑Ittihad would not provide the bank guarantee Feyenoord demanded to secure payment, so no medical was held and the deal is off for the time being.
- The standoff has created short‑term squad and morale issues ahead of upcoming fixtures, and Al‑Ittihad are now preparing alternatives such as Zenit’s Luiz Henrique.
- Had the move gone ahead it would have been a club record sale worth up to about €44 million with bonuses, and the episode highlights Feyenoord’s new insistence on guaranteed payment before approving high‑value exits.