Uncertainty surrounds Stefan Keller's future at Al-Ittihad following AFC Champions League exit

Cameroonian defender Stefan Keller, currently on loan from AEL Limassol, faces an uncertain future at Saudi club Al-Ittihad. The team, managed by Sergio Conceicao, was recently eliminated from the Asian Champions League by Japanese club Machida Zelvia, an outcome viewed as a significant failure for the organization. Reports regarding Keller's status are conflicting following the club's early exit from the competition. While some Saudi media sources suggest that the loan agreement has officially terminated and that the club will not exercise its purchase option, others indicate that a final decision regarding the purchase has been postponed until the end of the season. The club administration is currently reviewing the team's roster as a direct consequence of the recent performance slump. AEL Limassol is awaiting formal communication from Al-Ittihad to clarify the status of the player's contractual obligations. The final determination on whether the transfer becomes permanent or expires remains pending official confirmation from the Saudi club's management.