A source close to Youssef En-Nesyri has denied recent Moroccan media reports claiming Al Ittihad is considering letting the striker leave. The reports cited performance deemed below expectations and the club's desire for a different offensive profile. The source stated these claims are false and have no basis, adding that they are accusations intended to damage the player's image. The source also emphasized the striker's importance to the squad and specified that his contract with Al Ittihad is valid until June 2028. It was added by the source that no contact has occurred between the club's management and the player or his entourage regarding his future.

Al Ittihad has started internal discussions regarding a departure for Moroccan centre-forward Youssef En-Nesyri, 28, as soon as the summer transfer window, despite the player having joined in February 2026. The club management has reportedly started a recruitment process to find a new number 9 to replace Youssef En-Nesyri. The reasons for this potential departure are not fully clear, but sporting performance and club ambitions could be decisive factors. During the 2025/2026 Saudi Pro League season, he has scored 2 goals in 7 appearances. The forward, who has 92 caps and 25 goals for Morocco, has a current market value of €20.00m, according to Transfermarkt.