Moroccan striker Youssef En-Nesyri has embarked on the journey with German coach Jens Fising, who has taken over the technical leadership of Al-Ittihad.

Al-Ittihad will face South Africa's Orlando Pirates on Tuesday in its first friendly match under the leadership of its new German coach Jens Fising, during its external training camp in the Spanish city of Marbella.

Fising announced his first lineup with 'The Tigers', which included Youssef En-Nesyri in the center of the attack, alongside French winger Moussa Diaby and Saudi winger Abdulrahman Al-Aboud.

This comes despite some press reports that confirmed the Moroccan striker is nearing departure from the team's ranks next season, specifically to join Maghreb Fez.

Maghreb Fez is looking for a new striker to compensate for the departure of its star Soufiane Benjdida, who joined Egypt's Al-Ahly during the current summer transfer window.

En-Nesyri joined Al-Ittihad during the last winter transfer window, coming from Fenerbahçe, but he only scored 8 goals in 18 matches, while providing a single assist.