Pape Gueye Rejects Al-Ahli's Offer

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The Villarreal transfer market will not have any more movements. Pape Gueye, a 27-year-old Senegalese midfielder, has decided to stay at the Castellón club after rejecting the proposal that came from Saudi Arabia. Al-Ahli had included the player among its options to strengthen the midfield, but the player will remain at La Cerámica with a contract until June 2028.

Pape Gueye closes the door on Al-Ahli

The interest of Al-Ahli in Gueye was known at the beginning of August when the Saudi club started to consider alternatives for its midfield while negotiating the continuity of Franck Kessié. The Senegalese had a contract with Villarreal until 2028, so any departure required an agreement between the parties.

Villarreal also did not consider letting go of the midfielder unless they received an economic proposal that justified his departure. Gueye arrived at the club in July 2024 as a free agent and signed a four-season contract at that time.

The player's decision allows the Castellón entity to maintain a key player who was already having an impact at the beginning of the season. Gueye has played 3 matches in LaLiga 2026/27, with 270 minutes and an assist, according to available records.

His continuity also keeps stable the midfield designed for the season. Villarreal recently signed Nathan Saliba for 15 million euros and a contract until 2031, increasing the alternatives for the position.

Saudi Arabia loses an option for its midfield

Al-Ahli had identified Gueye as one of its alternatives in the Saudi market. The interest was related to planning a midfield where the situation of Franck Kessié was also being analyzed, but the operation did not materialize.

Gueye, moreover, enters this season after one where he increased his importance within Villarreal. In 2025/26, he was recognized as the best African player in LaLiga and also received the award for the best player in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations, according to L'Équipe.

The current market value of the midfielder is around 39-40 million euros, and his contract runs until June 30, 2028. A specific figure for Al-Ahli's proposal or an agreed transfer amount has not been disclosed.

Villarreal considers its squad closed

With Gueye's continuity resolved, Villarreal believes its squad is closed to face LaLiga, the Copa del Rey, and its European participation. Saliba's arrival was the last significant move planned for the midfield.

Gueye has already been used by Íñigo Pérez as a starter at the beginning of the season, including the match against Alavés on August 28, reinforcing his presence in the coach's sporting plans.

Thus, Pape Gueye will continue at Villarreal after rejecting the option of Saudi Arabia and the interest of Al-Ahli. With the market now closed, except for administrative incidents or unexpected moves, the next step will be to keep the player integrated into Íñigo Pérez's project.

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