Saudi Club Unveils Croatian with Spider-Man
Dino Halilović (28) has signed a one-year contract with Al Wehda, and the club from Mecca announced the transfer with an unusual video inspired by the popular superhero.
Dino Halilović (28) has signed a one-year contract with Al Wehda, and the club from Mecca announced the transfer with an unusual video inspired by the popular superhero.
Croatian midfielder Dino Halilović continues his career in Saudi Arabia. After his contract with Al-Tai expired at the end of last season, the 28-year-old from Zagreb has signed a one-year deal with Al Wehda for the 2026/2027 season.
Al Wehda, a club that plays its home games in Mecca, confirmed the transfer on August 11, 2026, with a video on social media featuring Spider-Man motifs. The club also confirmed the news on its official website, with the transfer announcement published on August 13, 2026.
The club boasts a long tradition of ties with Croatian football, with Mario Cvitanović among former coaches and Ahmad Sharbini having played in attack in the past.
Halilović had a very good and consistent season with Al-Tai, scoring three goals in 28 appearances and being one of the key players. Despite his solid performances, no contract extension followed, so Al Wehda took advantage and signed him on a free transfer.
Dino Halilović, the younger brother of Alen, played in the Croatian HNL for Lokomotiva, Istra 1961, and Rudeš, but his best regional performances came at Velež from Mostar under coach Dean Klafurić. His international career also includes stints at Danish club Esbjerg, Slovenian side Tabor Sežana, Dutch club Den Bosch, and the youth setup of Italian club Udinese.
Halilović has thus decided to stay in Saudi Arabia after his contract with Al-Tai expired, and in the new Saudi Pro League season, he will have the chance to play against some of the world's biggest stars, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, and João Félix.
Interestingly, his older brother Alen Halilović has been mentioned in recent weeks as a potential signing for Brazilian club Internacional, though sources do not provide concrete details on the progress of that transfer.