Al Ahli deny Firas Al-Buraikan release clause amid exit reports

Al Ahli have rejected reports that Firas Al-Buraikan can leave the club by triggering a release clause in his contract.

The Saudi Arabian club are understood to have moved to clarify the striker’s situation after speculation circulated in recent days suggesting that his agreement contained a provision allowing him to join any club for a fixed fee.

Those reports prompted concern among Al Ahli supporters, with Al-Buraikan regarded as one of the team’s key attacking players. His ability to operate in more than one position has increased his importance to the squad, particularly as the club seek to retain their core group after the departures of several prominent players in recent times.

According to Saudi newspaper Al-Riyadiyah, Al Ahli’s management remain committed to keeping Al-Buraikan and view him as an important part of the club’s plans for the coming years.

The report states that there is no release clause in the player’s contract that would allow him to leave for a predetermined fee. That directly contradicts claims that Al-Buraikan could depart relatively easily if another club met a specific financial condition.

Al-Buraikan is expected to remain with Al Ahli until his contract expires in the summer of 2028. The club’s management and coaching staff are said to have significant confidence in his ability and consider him one of the leading players on whom the team will rely during the next stage of its development.

The clarification comes as Al Ahli work to preserve the foundations of their squad following the loss of several high-profile names. In that context, the club’s stated intention to retain Al-Buraikan represents a clear indication of his value to the project, while also addressing supporters’ concerns over the possibility of another important player leaving.

No decision or agreement regarding his departure has been reported, and Al Ahli’s position is that the forward remains under contract through 2028 without a clause permitting an exit for a set amount.

Al-Buraikan’s versatility has made him a significant attacking option for the Saudi Arabian side, and the club believe he will continue to play a central role in their plans. The latest report therefore seeks to end the uncertainty surrounding his future by confirming both the length of his contract and the absence of the reported clause.

The speculation had emerged during a period of wider transfer discussion. A separate headline referenced in the original report questioned whether Mohamed Salah could move to Atletico de Madrid, although that subject is unrelated to Al-Buraikan’s contractual position.

For now, Al Ahli’s message is that Al-Buraikan is not available through a release clause and that the club intend to keep him until at least the end of his current agreement in the summer of 2028.