Elias Saad's loan move to the MLS franchise Nashville SC has been officially confirmed by the clubs. According to FT, a purchase option was not arranged. Augsburg's sporting director Benni Weber stated that the goal for Elias is to regain match rhythm and get as many minutes as possible, and that MLS offers a good perspective for this.

The transfer of Elias Saad from FC Augsburg to Major League Soccer is completed. According to FT, an agreement exists between all parties involved, and the same source states that a purchase option was not included in the final deal. Elias Saad, a 26-year-old Tunisia international, will receive the maximum salary for a TAM player at the MLS franchise and will not fall under the Salary Cap.

According to @SkySportDE, Elias Saad is close to joining Nashville SC. The FC Augsburg winger flew to the USA yesterday. The deal will be a one-year loan with no options, and the move is now close to being completed.

Nashville SC is finalizing a deal to sign winger Elias Saad from FC Augsburg. The 26-year-old German-Tunisian international is expected to arrive on a loan that includes a purchase option. Saad will be a TAM-signing and has been a long-term target for Nashville. He was part of his country's World Cup squad, where he started twice. He has also played for Hanover and St. Pauli in recent seasons. Saad joined Augsburg in July 2025, and his contract with the German club is valid until June 2029. He has earned 17 caps for Tunisia, scoring 3 goals. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value is €2.00m.