Crysencio Summerville completes medical for €80m Al-Hilal move

Crysencio Summerville has completed his medical examination with Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal, finalising the last major step in his €80 million transfer from West Ham United. The deal, worth approximately £68 million, is now pending only final contractual signatures to become official. West Ham confirmed the agreement on 21 July 2026, accepting Al-Hilal's offer, which was nearly double Roma's rejected bid of €46 million earlier that week.

The transfer makes Summerville the second-most expensive signing in Saudi Pro League history, behind Neymar Jr.'s move to Al-Hilal in 2023. According to reports, Summerville will sign a long-term contract with Al-Hilal, reportedly until 2029, at an annual salary of approximately €12 million with add-ons. The 24-year-old Netherlands winger becomes a significant statement signing for the Saudi club as it continues to attract international talent.

Summerville's profile was significantly elevated by his performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he appeared in all four of the Netherlands' matches, scoring two goals and providing two assists, despite only making his senior international debut in June. His World Cup displays attracted interest from multiple European clubs, including Manchester United and Chelsea, though Manchester United's pursuit was complicated by the need to offload Marcus Rashford first. Roma's €46 million bid was rejected by West Ham on 21 July, clearing the path for Al-Hilal's superior offer.

At West Ham, Summerville played 34 times in the 2025–26 season, scoring seven goals and assisting five more before the club's relegation to the Championship. He joined West Ham from Leeds United in 2024 and made 56 total appearances for the London club. His departure, alongside fellow summer sale Mateus Fernandes to Tottenham for £85 million, means West Ham will have raised over £150 million from player sales during the transfer window.