Wilian Doardo leaves Sada Cruzeiro for Saudi Arabia
The multi-champion outside hitter accepts an offer from Al-Ahli and terminates his contract by mutual agreement
Wilian Doardo, 29-year-old outside hitter, has left Sada Cruzeiro after accepting an offer from Al-Ahli, of Saudi Arabia. The blue club announced this Wednesday (14) that the athlete terminated his contract by mutual agreement, no longer being part of the team that won the 2025/26 Superleague and Supercup.
why the subject is trending now
Wilian's departure was disclosed amid Sada Cruzeiro's sequence of achievements and the end of the 2025/26 season, when the club secured the Superleague and Supercup titles. Al-Ahli's offer, announced on the same day, generated great interest among fans and the press, as it marks the first transfer of a standout Sada Cruzeiro player to Saudi Arabia.
what changed in the player's contract
Wilian had a contract with Sada Cruzeiro until the end of the 2026/2027 season. By mutual agreement, he terminated his bond to accept the professional challenge abroad. The club thanked the athlete for his dedication and wished him success in this new phase.
wilian's journey in brazilian volleyball
The outside hitter arrived at Sada Cruzeiro last season, after standing out for Itambé Minas. Wearing the blue jersey, Wilian was champion of the 2025 Mineiro Championship, the 2025 Supercup, and the 2025/26 Superleague, the tenth title in Cruzeiro's history. In 2024/25, he also won the 2025 Brazil Cup with Itambé Minas.
wilian's international experiences
Throughout his career, Wilian has worn the jersey of clubs in the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, France, and Bahrain. Among his international titles, the conquest of the 2019 Bahrain League and the victory in the UAE First League stand out. He was also runner-up in the French League B and champion of the French Cup with Nice in 2023.
impact on the sada cruzeiro team
With the arrival of outside hitters Leal and Manoel Armoa, Wilian lost space in coach Filipe Ferraz's team. He became the fourth option in the position, behind Rodriguinho, Leal, and Armoa. The athlete's departure may open space for new players in Sada Cruzeiro's lineup for the competitions that still remain, such as the Supercup, Superleague, Brazil Cup, South American Club Championship, and the World Championship.
With information from Rádio Itatiaia, O TEMPO, Central da Toca.
Source: Rádio Itatiaia, O TEMPO, Central da Toca