Saudi Pro League Articles - Page 3

Cristiano Ronaldo‘s hopes of making a return to the Champions League with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr have been officially dashed by UEFA, as reported by goal.com. The governing body’s president, Aleksander Ceferin, has definitively ruled out the possibility of Saudi teams, including Al-Nassr, joining the prestigious European competition. Ceferin’s statement comes in response to media […]

Lionel Messi has been once again linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League. The World Cup winner snubbed a move to the Middle East in the summer and signed for Inter Miami in the MLS instead. Messi was unveiled as a new Inter Miami player at the DRV PNK Stadium only a month […]

Manchester United‘s young talent, Mason Greenwood, has captured the attention of Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq as he prepares to leave the club, reported by goal.com. The 21-year-old forward’s departure from Manchester United was confirmed after an internal investigation, and now the Saudi Pro League club is reportedly considering him for their squad. Greenwood’s time at […]

Saudi Arabia is gearing up to make a bold move in the world of football by seeking a ‘wild card’ entry for the Pro League winners into the UEFA Champions League, reported by goal.com. The kingdom’s authorities are said to be planning to propose this audacious concept to UEFA, aiming to shake up the structure […]

Neymar has expressed his admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo‘s role in catalyzing the surge of interest in the Saudi Pro League, reported by goal.com. Particularly as Neymar himself completes a move to Al-Hilal in the Middle East, joining the league this summer. Neymar, now a member of Al-Hilal following his transfer from Paris Saint-Germain, acknowledged the […]

Manchester City’s Aymeric Laporte could be on the verge of joining the ranks of Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane at Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, reported by goal.com. The English club has accepted a bid from Al-Nassr for the Spanish defender, paving the way for a potential transfer. Laporte’s time at Manchester City has […]

The Saudi Pro League has undergone a spectacular transformation this season, witnessing a parade of some of football’s biggest stars joining Cristiano Ronaldo in its ranks, reported by goal.com. Clubs like Al-Nassr, Al-Ahli, Al-Hilal, and Al-Ittihad have pulled off stunning signings, turning the league into one of the most anticipated competitions in recent memory. Leading […]

The possibility of a final showdown between football legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo on the MLS All-Star stage has ignited excitement among fans, reported by goal.com. Taylor Twellman, a former United States international, proposing the idea for the next exhibition match. With Ronaldo’s surprise move to Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia earlier this year, and […]

PSG and Al-Hilal have reached a significant agreement for the transfer of Brazilian star Neymar, signaling his imminent move to Saudi Arabia, reported by goal.com. The deal, reportedly valued at €90 million (£78m/$99m), has been confirmed by both clubs, with personal terms already settled upon. According to reliable sources such as L’Equipe and journalist Julien […]

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) had high hopes when they formed their big three of Neymar, Kylian Mbappe, and Lionel Messi. Kits started selling out like crazy and fans filled the stadium to the brim. Years later, they would still not win a major trophy together and the same fans who were so happy became disgruntled. They […]

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has confirmed that he won’t be joining the Saudi Pro League this summer. Saudi Arabia has taken football by storm world by attracting playing and managerial talents from around the world. However, Simeone will not be joining the Middle East bandwagon for now. According to the reports from Fabrizio Romano, […]

It was made public earlier this week that Neymar indeed wants out of the French capital, telling PSG he’s interested in a fresh start elsewhere. While a reunion with Barcelona would be the ideal move for the Brazilian, the Saudi Pro League is also going to try their luck at signing him. According to Footmercato, […]

Jordan Henderson is determined to continue representing England despite his move from Liverpool to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq, reported by goal.com. The midfielder remains confident about his prospects for the national team, even though he has transitioned to a league outside Europe’s top five. Henderson’s transfer to Al-Ettifaq has not diminished his aspirations of […]

Italian international Marco Verratti has quelled speculation about his future by deciding to remain at PSG for a 12th consecutive season, reported by goal.com. The midfielder had been linked with a potential move away from the French giants during the summer transfer window, with reported interest from Saudi Pro League clubs Al-Ahli and Al-Hilal. However, […]

Premier League clubs are taking steps to FIFA to safeguard their squads against the growing player exodus to the Saudi Pro League, as they fear losing their key players to clubs in Saudi Arabia, reported by goal.com. The concern primarily arises from the Saudi transfer window remaining open a week longer than the Premier League’s, […]

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has lashed out at Cristiano Ronaldo and other big names for moving to Saudi Pro League. The Portuguese legend was the first big coup of Saudi Arabia as he signed for Al Nassr in January.  Speaking to CNN, Laporta said: “When a player, and with all respect, prefers to go to […]

FC Mainz manager Bo Svensson reveals why football superstars moved to Saudi Arabia in large numbers this summer. Surprisingly, he has not mentioned Cristiano Ronaldo as the reason behind the emergence of the Saudi Pro League. According to the reports from Goal, Svensson suggests Karim Benzema was the biggest reason for this trend, not Ronaldo. […]

In a surprising turn of events, Liverpool‘s defensive midfielder Fabinho has bid an emotional farewell to the club’s fans after completing a £40 million ($51.3m) transfer to Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad, reported by goal.com. The move marks the latest addition to the Saudi league’s ambitious spending spree to attract top European football talents, with […]

Amid the Saudi Pro League‘s lavish spending on high-profile players, Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag remains unfazed, confident that the Premier League’s allure will continue to attract top talent, reported by goal.com. Ten Hag dismissed concerns that the extravagant transfers in Saudi Arabia would threaten the status of the English top flight. While the Saudi […]

Former Manchester United left-back Alex Telles has officially joined Al-Nassr in a permanent transfer, reuniting with his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo in the Saudi Pro League. The deal was reported earlier today and has now been confirmed as a done deal by Fabrizio Romano. Al-Nassr wasted no time in securing the services of the Brazilian […]

As PSG decided not to include Kylian Mbappe in their pre-season tour squad in Japan, rumors surrounding the superstar’s future have intensified, reported by Sky Sports. While Real Madrid was initially seen as the most obvious choice and the biggest name pursuing Mbappe, a surprise suitor has emerged in the form of Saudi Arabian team […]

Manchester City is losing a key piece of their squad. Winger Riyad Mahrez is set to join Saudi Pro League side Al Alhi, with the Cityzens set to receive €40 million in total for the Algeria international. Via David Ornstein: “Al Ahli have agreed a deal to sign Riyad Mahrez from Manchester City in a […]

Alex Telles is set to reunite with his former Manchester United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo as he joins Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr, reported by goal.com. The left-back, who has been surplus to requirements at United, will make the move for a bargain fee of £4 million ($5.2m). Telles spent the 2022-23 season on loan at […]

The summer transfer window in soccer is well underway, and it’s clear that the Saudi Pro League is making some big moves. Flush with loads of cash, clubs throughout the league are landing some of the top players in the world with ease. Despite that, it doesn’t sound like MLS commissioner Don Garber is too […]

Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez is on the verge of departing the club after reaching a verbal agreement on personal terms with Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli, reported by goal.com. The Algerian international had already expressed his desire to leave Manchester City this summer, and it appears that his wish is close to being fulfilled. While […]

In a surprising turn of events, it appears that Sadio Mane is set to follow in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo and make a move to the Saudi Pro League. The former Liverpool star in talks with Al-Nassr, with his representatives meeting with the club on Thursday to discuss a potential deal, reported by goal.com. […]

Liverpool has set a price tag of £20 million for the transfer of their captain, Jordan Henderson, reported by goal.com. The Saudi champions Al-Ettifaq expressed interest in signing the midfielder this summer. Following reports of Al-Ettifaq’s desire to end Henderson’s 12-year tenure at Anfield, the 33-year-old has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia. […]

The potential move of Jordan Henderson to Saudi Arabia’s Pro League would be a significant blow for Liverpool as they approach the crucial 2023-24 season, reported by goal.com. Following the recent high-profile transfers of Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, Roberto Firmino, and N’Golo Kante to Saudi Arabia, Henderson has emerged as the latest player to attract […]

Liverpool fans have been left stunned by the news that club captain Jordan Henderson has accepted a proposal from Al-Ettifaq, with a verbal agreement in principle already in place, reported by Fabrizio Romano. The deal is now dependent on Liverpool and Al-Ettifaq agreeing on a fee for the midfielder, who has made 492 appearances for […]

Liverpool midfielders Jordan Henderson, Thiago, and Fabinho have emerged as targets for Saudi Pro League clubs, according to sources at ESPN. The Saudi clubs have been actively pursuing high-profile players in recent months, and now they have set their sights on the Liverpool trio. While Al Ittihad has expressed interest in signing Brazilian midfielder Fabinho, […]

In a surprising move, Brazilian forward Roberto Firmino has made a switch to the Saudi Pro League, joining Al-Ahli on a free transfer after his departure from Liverpool, reported by goal.com. The 30-year-old has followed the footsteps of other high-profile players who have recently made moves to Saudi Arabia, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, N’Golo […]

Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva has received a tempting offer to join the Saudi Pro League, according to The Athletic. While it’s unclear if a formal offer has been made, talks have taken place between Silva’s representative Jorge Mendes and the interested party, with discussions on financial terms. Although the Portuguese playmaker is considering all […]