Al Ittihad fans start online trend, calls for club to sign Barcelona defender

Andreas Christensen has recently emerged as a serious sale candidate for FC Barcelona, as they desperately look to trim the squad before the market closes.

Christensen enjoys good traction in the English market, thanks to his earlier spell at Chelsea. The fact that the Dane had joined the club for free makes him an even more appealing sale candidate.

However, apart from suitors in England, Christensen seems to be also gaining traction in Saudi Arabia.

Al Ittihad fans call for Christensen signing

As reported by Achraf Ben Ayad, Al Ittihad fans have launched a ‘hashtag’ in an effort to urge the club to sign Christensen.

Although Christensen has not explicitly been linked with a move to Al Ittihad, it appears their fans are keen on having the Dane boost the team’s defensive unit.

Boasting the services of Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante and Houssem Aouar, Al Ittihad are among the strongest teams in Saudi Arabia. But they do lack quality in central defence, and that is where Christensen comes into the fray.

Christensen’s versatility and strong defensive skills make him a valuable asset, which likely explains the growing interest from multiple markets.

As Barcelona continues to navigate their financial challenges, offloading a player of Christensen’s calibre could be a strategic move.

But it could also be a risky one, considering the fact that Christensen has been a consistent performer ever since joining the club.

However, with his popularity rising among both English and Saudi clubs, it will be interesting to see how things transpire in the coming days.