Overview

• Borussia Mönchengladbach confirmed Weigl’s departure to Saudi club Al-Qadisiyah, with sporting director Roland Virkus praising his impact on and off the field.
• Multiple outlets report a transfer fee of about €8 million, while the clubs did not disclose financial details.
• Media reports say Weigl’s contract is worth roughly €21 million net over two years, a figure not officially confirmed.
• The 29-year-old had been a mainstay and leadership figure at Gladbach but was not included in the Bundesliga squad this season.
• He is expected to join a squad featuring Koen Casteels and Nacho, and reporting notes Gladbach has brought in Yannik Engelhardt as cover.