Saudi Arabia has been making big money moves this summer. Many top players have already joined different clubs in Saudi Pro League. Let's take a look at top 5 European stars linked with a move to Saudi Arabia.
In the ongoing summer transfer window, Saudi Arabia has been making big money moves and has been attracting many big names to their league. Stars like Karim Benzema, Ruben Neves, etc. will be playing in the Saudi Pro league next season and there are new rumors everyday as many top players have already received lucrative offers from different clubs in Saudi Pro League. Now, let’s take a look at top 5 European stars linked with a move away to Saudi Arabia.
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Firmino announced that he’ll leave Liverpool after eight years at the end of the 2022/23 season, with his contract due to expire this season and according to various reports, The 31-year-old Brazilian has agreed terms to join Al-Ahli, on a three-year contract. Al-Ahli wants to announce his arrival as soon as possible, potentially this week, having also agreed to sign goalkeeper Edouard Mendy from Chelsea. Al-Ahli are the last of the big four teams to land an international superstar, having seen their rivals, Al-Ittihad signing Benzema and Kante, Al-Nassr with Ronaldo and soon Hakim Ziyech, with Al-Hilal getting Ruben Neves and Kalidou Koulibaly.
According to reports, Barcelona midfielder Franck Kessie is on the radar of Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli. According to various reports, Al-Ahli are offering Kessie twice as many wages he earns at Barcelona. The former Milan man, though, is reportedly waiting for a better offer. Barcelona are ready to sell Kessie for a reported fee of around €30 million this summer. As offloading the midfielder will help improve the club’s finances as they look to balance their books and they also need some funds to invest in their summer transfers.
According to various reports, Marcelo Brozovic is close to joining Al-Nassr, Inter has already held talks with Al-Nassr and have reportedly agreed a transfer fee for the Croatian. The amount of the deal is reported to be around 23 million euros. The Croatian will reportedly earn 20 million euros per season on a three-year contract. However, Brozovic is reportedly aware of the Barca interest and is willing to wait the Spanish giants. According to reports, he will only wait a week to find out if Barça can make a offer to Inter to sign him or else he’ll join Al-Nassr.
According to various reports, Al Hilal have offered Bernardo Silva a reported salary of £75m per season if he decides to join them. This would come on top of a hefty transfer fee, with Pep Guardiola’s side not wanting their Portuguese star to leave that easily. The Manchester City star has also been linked with a move away to Paris Saint-Germain as he prepares to potentially leave England. Silva is also aware of Barcelona’s interest but he also knows that their offer will depend on their financial situation.
Ziyech is one of many Chelsea players linked with a move to Saudi Arabia. The Moroccan is edging ever closer to sealing the deal after reportedly signing a contract with Al Nassr. He will earn a reported £10m-a-season which would double his current salary at Stamford Bridge. According to Fabrizio Romano, Negotiations between Chelsea and Al Nassr have been successful and the player has agreed personal terms ahead of his move. Ziyech will reportedly sign a three year deal with Al Nassr.
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