I'm leaving. Please terminate the contract Suddenly going to Brazil after being notified of the exclusion of the squad...Al-Hilal forewarns legal action in unprecedented situation
Sep 15, 2025
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According to local media reports such as Saudi media 'Saudi Gazeta', Roddy boarded a flight to Brazil on the 13th (local time). This is an unexpected action after being informed that he was not registered in Al Hilal's league squad in the 2025-2026 season. The Saudi Professional League has a maximum of 10 foreign players and can put eight players in the game.
Former Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi, who took the helm of Al Hilal in June, reportedly excluded Roddy as he formed a foreign squad of João Cancelo, Theo Hernandez, Huvain Neves, Malkong, Kalidou Koulibaly, Sergei Milinkovic-Savic and Kaio César.
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Roddy, who played a key role in 42 games last season with four goals and 10 assists, has not played a single game since the opening of this season. He failed to accept the reality that he had to participate in only some cup competitions, including the Asian Champions League Elite (ACLE), because he was classified as an out-of-field player.
So, after consulting with his lawyer, he ultimately chose to ask for the termination of the contract after leaving Al Hilal. Al Hilal's club's public relations director, Hisam al-Qahtiri, said on the 14th that Roddy had left the team before receiving an official letter from the player's legal representative announcing the termination of his contract.
He also hinted at legal action, saying the club will take all necessary legal measures to protect its rights in accordance with the relevant regulations. Local legal experts expect Roddy, who still has a contract period with Al Hilal, could be disciplined for leaving without permission.
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He went on to enter the new season with the mindset that he wants to give the club more trophies without worrying about competition with other players. But after finishing the pre-season in Germany, I was surprised to learn that I couldn't play in the Saudi league. He was in a situation where he could only play a few Champions League games. This situation made me think about my future. I'm still a footballer with a dream, and I wouldn't have enough time to play at this rate"I explained the reason for requesting termination of the contract.
In addition, efforts were made for several weeks to reverse the club's decision. However, I have not received an answer on how to resolve the situation in a friendly manner. So I sought legal advice and was told they couldn't deprive me of my job. Like all workers constrained by their job performance, I decided to exercise my rights. I hope the relevant authorities will rule on this case as soon as possible and allow me to return to the ground without any restrictions."
Roddy made his professional debut with Atletico Parananense in Brazil in 2016 and moved to Atletico in 2019. He played for Atletico for three years and contributed to winning the Spanish Premier League in the 2020-2021 season. In 2023, he transferred to the Olympique de Marseille and joined hands with Al Hilal a year later. He played 19 A matches for Brazil.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
