Abdoulaye Cissé Signs with Saudi Club Al-Faisaly, Omits Maccabi Haifa from Welcome Message
After four years with Maccabi Haifa, Senegalese midfielder Abdoulaye Cissé has officially signed with Saudi Arabian club Al-Faisaly, newly promoted to the top division. Upon joining Al-Faisaly, the club posted a welcome message featuring all the teams Cissé previously played for, notably excluding Maccabi Haifa, reflecting the tense relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel.
During his tenure at Maccabi Haifa, Cissé made 147 appearances, scoring 14 goals and providing five assists. He contributed to the club's successes, including winning the Israeli Premier League title, the Champion of Champions trophy, and participating in the UEFA Champions League group stage and the UEFA Conference League round of 16.
Cissé's move marks a new chapter in his career as he leaves Israeli football behind, with his former club notably absent from his new team's official welcome, highlighting the political sensitivities involved.
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