Theo Hernandez leaves AC Milan with disappointment for Al Hilal

Theo Hernandez officially joined Al Hilal on Thursday (10/7/2025) — a move that apparently wasn’t his primary choice.

The French national team left-back was previously involved in contract extension talks with AC Milan — negotiations that ended without agreement due to salary expectations differences.

Hernandez’s poor performance last season, including his contribution to the team’s Champions League failure — became a driving factor in Milan’s decision to release him before his contract expires next year.

Although initially preferring to stay in European competition, Hernandez eventually accepted the Saudi Arabian club’s offer — a decision followed by expressions of dissatisfaction with Milan’s management.