When Cristiano Ronaldo joined final season, the Saudi Pro soccer league, backed by the $776 billion Public Invest Fund of Saudi Arabia, was simply getting began.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s shock transfer to Saudi Arabia final season has undeniably opened flood gates for an exodus of soccer superstars from Europe to the cash-rich Gulf nation’s league. Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr from Premier League giants Manchester United on a document contract.
The Saudi Pro soccer league, backed by the $776 billion Public Invest Fund of Saudi Arabia, was simply getting began. The nation’s golf equipment have been essentially the most lively in the 2023 summer switch window, touchdown the largest superstars like present Ballon d’Or and Ronaldo’s ex Real Madrid teammate Karim Benzema in strikes which have despatched shockwaves throughout the footballing world.
Here’s a list of all of the superstars which have adopted the Portueguese GOAT to Saudi Arabia this summer:
Karim Benzema
The present Ballon d’Or winner joined Al Ittihad from Spanish giants Real Madrid on a free switch in June. 35-year-old Karim Benzema has reportedly signed a 2-year deal for $436 million).
Neymar
The largest shocker of the summer is Brazillian famous person Neymar who is ready to depart Paris Saint Germain (PSG) to affix Al Hilal for a “huge contract”.
N’Golo Kante
World Cup and Premier League winner N’Golo Kante additionally teamed up with countrymate Benzema at Al-Ittihad. The France International strikes on from Chelsea on a 4-year deal value $110 million per 12 months.
Roberto Firmino
The elite list of strikers to now play in the Saudi league grew after Liverpool’s long-serving Brazillian star joined Ronaldo and Benzema. Firmino joined Al Ahli at no cost and scored a hat-trick on his debut.
Riyadh Mahrez
The Algerian star left Premier League champions Manchester City for Al Ahli for a price of $39 million.
Sadio Mane
Firmino’s Liverpool accomplice left German membership Bayern Munich after only a 12 months to affix Ronaldo at Al-Nassr for $30 million.
Ruben Neves
An enormous shock was Portuguese star Ruben Neves deciding to maneuver to Al Hilal from English aspect Wolverhampton Wanderers for round $60 million. Neves is arguably in his prime and was anticipated to affix one of Europe’s powerhouses.
Kalidou Koulibaly
Al Hilal landed one other Premier League famous person in Chelsea and Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly for $21.6 million price. The towering 32-year-old is among the many greatest in the world.
Sergej Milinkovic Savic
The 28-year-old Serbian was wished by a number of large European golf equipment however determined to affix Al Hilal from Lazio for $44 million.
Jordan Henderson
PL legend and Liverpool captain joined Al Ettifaq for $15.4 million.
Allan Saint Maximinin
Lightning quick winger joined Al Ahli from Newcastle United for an undisclosed price, nonetheless in his prime.
Franck Kessie
Barcelona midfielder joined Al Ahli for $13 million.
Fabinho
Another Liverpool midfield maestro, the Brazil star joined Al-Ittihad for a whopping $51 million.
Seko Fofana
Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr strengthened their midfield with Ivory Coast star Seko Fofana from French membership Lens for $28 million.
Edouard Mendy
Another Chelsea and Senegal star, the goalkeeper moved to Al Ahli for $21 million.
Marcelo Brozovic
Inter Milan and Croatia star midfielder joined Ronaldo at Al-Nassr for a price of round $20 million regardless of Barcelona exhibiting curiosity in him.
Jota
Another large shocker was younger and pacey winger Jota who determined to depart Europe for Saudi at simply 24 years of age. Portuguese Jota was a rising star at Glasgow.
Alex Telles
30-year-old Brazllian defender left Manchester United to affix Al-Nassr.
Malcom
26-year-old Brazillian joined Al Hilal from Zenit St Petersburg for a whopping $66 million.
Moussa Dembele
French ahead joined Al Ettifaq from Lyon.
