Al-Shabab club announced the signing of a professional contract with Saudi midfielder Awad Al-Nashri for two years, with an option to extend for an additional year, according to the club's official accounts. Al-Nashri, 24, plays as a midfielder, joining Al-Shabab after a stint of several seasons with Al-Ittihad, where he progressed through the youth categories before establishing himself among the first-team options in various competitions.

Al-Nashri played 83 matches for Al-Ittihad in various competitions, the most recent being last season, during which he participated in 21 matches, totaling 865 minutes.

The signing with Al-Nashri is part of Al-Shabab's moves during the summer transfer window, which has seen a number of signings and technical preparations, coinciding with the team's preparatory camp currently underway in Austria, in preparation for the new sports season.