Defender Ali Al-Asmari joined Al-Shabab's camp in Austria on Friday to begin preparations for the new football season. His arrival came just one day after his loan from Neom was extended for another season. Al-Asmari had played on loan for Al-Shabab in the second half of last season, playing 13 matches according to Transfermarkt. The camp extends until August 5, and includes intensive training sessions morning and evening, in addition to four friendly matches, one of which ended in a goalless draw with Romanian Politehnica, while the team awaits matches against Emirati Al-Nasr, Qatari Al-Ahli, and Algerian Mouloudia. Al-Shabab begins its official campaign in the Saudi Roshn League against Al-Qadsiah at 'SHJ Arena' on August 13.

Al-Shabab is holding its preparatory camp in Austria as part of the preparation program for the new sports season.

Al-Shabab aims from the Austria camp to raise the physical and technical readiness of players before the start of the season. The renewal of Al-Asmari's loan represents stability for the defensive line, especially after he proved his worth in the second half of last season. The team is scheduled to play three other friendly matches against Emirati Al-Nasr, Qatari Al-Ahli, and Algerian Mouloudia. The match against Al-Qadsiah in the first round will be a real test of the team's ambitions in the Saudi Roshn League.