ADNOC Pro League clubs have witnessed an active winter transfer window in January 2026, strengthening their squads with key signings as they prepare for the second half of the season with big ambitions, in an open race for the top and a strong push toward silverware by the end of the 2025–26 campaign.
Below are the signings completed during the January transfer window, ahead of the deadline on February 9:
Al Ain
• Romanian midfielder Adrian Șut from Steaua Bucharest, contract until 30 June 2028
• Mohammed Awadallah, loan from Polish side Lechia Gdańsk
Shabab Al Ahli
• Brazilian João Marcelo from Atlético Mineiro
Al Jazira
• Nabil Aberdin, defender from FC Sochi on a six-month loan until the end of the season
• Marcus Meloni from Sharjah
Al Nasr
• Serdar Saatçi from Trabzonspor on loan for one and a half seasons
• Marius Hoibråten from Urawa Red Diamonds for one and a half seasons
• David Petrovic, defender from Sharjah, contract until 30 June 2029
• Issam Faiz, midfielder from Ajman, contract until 30 June 2030
Al Wahda
• Belgian striker Christian Benteke from DC United on a free transfer