Saudi club Al-Ahli announced on Tuesday the official signing of Armenian international Eduard Spertsyan from Russian club Krasnodar to bolster the first football team, without disclosing contract details.

The club wrote on its official X account: 'He came to write history... in the right place, welcome... Eduard Spertsyan to your club.'

The signing was made on the recommendation of German coach Matthias Jaissle, with Spertsyan replacing Ivorian Franck Kessié who left the team after his contract expired.

Spertsyan (26) is considered one of the most prominent stars of the Russian league in recent years, with an estimated market value of around 25 million euros, having established himself as a key pillar at Krasnodar and team captain, as well as leading the Armenian national team internationally.

Spertsyan began his professional career with Krasnodar in 2018, progressing through all age groups until reaching the first team. Last season, he played 42 matches for the Russian club across various competitions, scoring 14 goals and providing 18 assists.

On the international stage, he has worn the Armenian national team jersey in 42 matches, scoring 12 goals and providing 4 assists.