‘I’ve decided to assert my rights!’ – Al-Hilal in legal battle with left-back Renan Lodi as ex-Atletico Madrid star attempts to terminate his contract

Renan Lodi has unilaterally terminated his contract with Saudi heavyweights Al-Hilal after he was excluded from the list of players registered for the Saudi Pro League. A legal battle between the two parties is set to ensue, as the former Atletico Madrid left-back has vowed to “assert his rights like any worker” after being deprived of the chance to play regularly.