Al Ettifaq has announced the signing of French left winger Rayane Messi from Strasburgo, and both clubs that participated in the transfer have announced it. A statement on the Strasburgo website indicates that Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace has announced the loan of Rayane Messi to Al-Ettifaq, which includes an option to buy. The statement also noted that Rayane Messi joined Racing in the summer of 2024, played two matches, and scored two goals. It added that he will continue his career in Saudi Arabia in 2026-2027 and that the club wished him the best for the next season.

Winger Rayane Messi is moving to a new club in Saudi Arabia, where he will remain after spending the second half of last season on loan at Neom. The 19-year-old is set to join Al-Ettifaq on another loan from his parent club, Strasbourg. Al-Ettifaq finished seventh in the last championship. Messi arrived in Alsace from Dijon in 2024, has a contract until 2030, and has played for Strasbourg on only two occasions.