Senegalese defender Mamadou Thierno Barry joins Riyadh-based Saudi Pro League club Al-Shabab on a season-long loan from Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise.
The 21-year-old centre-back completes the temporary move on August 1 and is scheduled to remain with the Saudi club until late June 2027.
Barry arrives after an impressive 18-month spell in Belgium, where he helped Union Saint-Gilloise win the Belgian Cup and claimed his first major trophy.
The defender began his football journey at Academy Mawade Wade before continuing his development in Norway, building the foundation for his professional career.
Valued at more than one million euros, Barry’s move reflects his steady rise and growing reputation in European football.
Al-Shabab strengthens its defence by adding the promising Senegalese prospect as the club prepares for a new Saudi Pro League campaign.
The transfer also underscores Saudi Arabia’s continued push to attract emerging international talent, with Barry beginning a new chapter beneath Riyadh’s desert skies.