Monaco surprise on the table: Pape Cabral to Al-Ahli for €10m

Monaco could be set for an unexpected move after reports emerged linking their young midfielder Pape Cabral (19) with Al-Ahli. According to L’Équipe, negotiations are well advanced and would be based on a transfer fee of €10 million.

Talks heat up

L’Équipe says Al-Ahli have reached out to Monaco regarding Cabral and that discussions between the two sides have moved quickly. The outlet adds that an agreement may be close on the €10m framework.

The driving factor, as described by L’Équipe, is financial: Monaco are reportedly looking for liquidity to balance their books and meet DNCG requirements. In that context, the club could decide to move on one of its rising prospects.

Scuro leaves the door open

At a press conference this Wednesday, Monaco’s general director Thiago Scuro publicly acknowledged the possibility of player departures in the coming days beyond Lamine Camara and Balogun, who have been at the center of late-market complications, as referenced by L’Équipe.

Cabral’s contract status

L’Équipe also notes that Cabral recently extended his deal through June 2031, and that he was not in Monaco’s squad for their Sunday match vs Marseille (2-0). With Saudi Arabia’s market closing later, timing could play in favor of both clubs as talks progress.