West Ham Defender Kurt Zouma Nears Move to Saudi Pro League

West Ham United defender Kurt Zouma is on the verge of completing a move to Saudi Pro League club Al-Orouba. The 29-year-old French center-back is set to undergo a medical with the Saudi club, and if he passes, the transfer will be finalized.

Zouma, who has been with West Ham since joining from Chelsea in a £29 million deal in 2021, initially agreed to move to a club in the United Arab Emirates earlier this summer. However, that deal fell through after Zouma failed the medical. 

Following this setback, the Hammers allowed Zouma to stay in the region to explore other transfer options, leading to the potential deal with Al-Orouba.

The details of Zouma's transfer to Al-Orouba are still being negotiated. If the medical is successful, Zouma will complete his move to the Saudi Pro League side, adding to the growing list of European players making the switch to the Middle East.

Zouma has been a key player for West Ham, making 103 appearances since his move from Chelsea. He played a crucial role in West Ham's 2023 Europa League final victory over Fiorentina and was named the club captain for the 2023-24 season following Declan Rice's transfer to Arsenal. 

His departure would mark the end of an important chapter at West Ham, where he has been a solid presence in defense.

As the terms are being finalized, the football world will be watching to see if Zouma's move to the Saudi Pro League is confirmed, adding another high-profile transfer to this summer's transfer window.