By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Former Dortmund, Brighton and Frankfurt midfielder Mahmoud Dahoud set to play under Andrea Pirlo

After leaving Eintracht Frankfurt as a free agent, Mahmoud Dahoud is now set to join Dubai United, where he will play under Italy legend Andrea Pirlo.
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Mahmoud Dahoud is set to be officially unveiled as a new signing for United Arab Emirates club Dubai FC.

The Dubai-based club teased Dahoud’s signing with an Instagram post on Thursday, showing the midfielder’s silhouette alongside the logos of his former clubs, Borussia Mönchengladbach, Borussia Dortmund, Brighton & Hove Albion and Eintracht Frankfurt.

Dahoud’s arrival is expected to be officially announced in a full press release in the near future.

He has been a free agent since his contract with Eintracht Frankfurt expired in the summer.

The 30-year-old midfielder is set to play under Italy legend Andrea Pirlo, who has been coaching Dubai FC since the summer of 2025.

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