Brazilian Marcos Leonardo took care to send a farewell message to Al-Hilal and its fans, following the completion of his official transfer to Dutch club Ajax Amsterdam during the current summer transfer window.

The Brazilian striker posted a message on his account on platform 'X', expressing his gratitude to the club, saying: 'Thank you to Al-Hilal... An exceptional chapter of my career has ended, during which I experienced seasons full of growth, challenges, and championships, along with moments that will remain engraved in my memory.'

He added: 'Many thanks to my teammates, the coaching staff, the management, and all the club employees. I also send a special greeting to the Al-Hilal fans who supported me at every step of this journey. I leave proud of what has been achieved, and now it is time for a new challenge.'

Marcos Leonardo's departure comes after a successful stint with Al-Hilal, before he decided to take on a new experience in the Dutch league through Ajax Amsterdam.

In contrast, Al-Hilal's management has begun moving to compensate for the departure of the Brazilian striker, as signing a new foreign striker is among its priorities during the summer transfer window, to bolster the squad in preparation for the upcoming season.