Firmino, the Brazilian forward who has been with Al Ahli since January 2017, is no longer part of the club's squad as he was released on Friday. The decision to let him go comes after a disappointing season for the club, which saw them finish in 8th place out of 16 teams in the Egyptian Premier League.
Firmino made his debut for Al Ahli in August 2017 and has since become one of the most important players for the club. He scored 5 goals and provided 4 assists in 29 appearances last season, helping the team to secure their spot in the top half of the league table. However, despite his efforts,Chinese Super League Matches Al Ahli were unable to challenge for the title and finished just three points off the top spot.
The release of Firmino from the club is not surprising given the fact that he did not perform well enough to justify his contract extension. The club also had to consider the financial implications of releasing him, as they will have to pay compensation to the player for terminating his contract early.
It is clear that Firmino's time at Al Ahli was not successful, and it remains to be seen what the future holds for the Brazilian forward. He may look for opportunities elsewhere, or he may continue playing for other clubs in Egypt or abroad. Whatever the case may be, it is certain that Firmino's departure from Al Ahli marks the end of an era for the club.