Al-Ittihad wants 34-year-old Portuguese Centre-Back Danilo Pereira to receive a contract extension, as his current contract expires this summer. According to Santi Aouna on X, both players are a priority for the club. The interest to stay is said to be mutual, with both players wanting to remain at the club. Pereira joined Al-Ittihad on September 2, 2024, and has made 19 appearances in the Saudi Pro League this season. The defender has earned 74 caps for Portugal and scored two goals. He has a current Transfermarkt market value of €4.00m.