Al-Diriyah Club is no longer just a newcomer to the Saudi Roshn League; it has become one of the most prominent headlines in the summer transfer market, following a series of high-quality signings that confirmed the scale of the project behind the club, making it a real source of concern for many league teams.

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Al-Diriyah is entering a new phase after its ownership was transferred to Al-Diriyah Company, a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund, as part of a project aimed at building a club capable of competing, not just surviving in the Professional League. This has quickly reflected in the club's moves, whether by signing prominent local and international names or by attracting a highly experienced technical and administrative staff. The name of Al-Diriyah Club has been linked to several notable deals, most notably: French striker Alexandre Lacazette, Pedro Gonçalves of Sporting Lisbon, and Portuguese Ricardo Horta of Braga.

Al-Diriyah also announced the renewal of veteran goalkeeper Waleed Abdullah's contract for an additional season, a step reflecting the management's keenness to retain experienced elements within the team.

The club's ambitions did not stop at official signings, as its name has been linked in recent days to several big names in Saudi football, led by Al-Hilal captain Salem Al-Dawsari, after press reports indicated negotiations and a huge financial offer to attract him.

On the preparation front, Al-Diriyah is currently holding its pre-season camp in Sweden, as part of an integrated preparation program for the new season, featuring a number of friendly matches to enhance the players' technical and physical readiness before the start of the Roshn League competitions.