The A-List Players Making the Move to Saudi Arabia's Pro League

The A-List Players Making the Move to Saudi Arabia's Pro League

THE SAUDI PRO LEAGUE REVOLUTION: HOW THE MIDDLE EAST IS LURING FOOTBALL'S BIGGEST STARS

The Saudi Pro League has become the go-to destination for some of football's biggest names, with lucrative contracts and state-of-the-art facilities proving irresistible to stars from around the world.

A WHO'S WHO OF FOOTBALL'S ELITE

In recent months, the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, N'Golo Kante, and Neymar have all made the move to the Saudi Pro League, joining a growing list of international stars who have been tempted by the league's riches.

THE BIGGEST TRANSFERS TO THE SAUDI PRO LEAGUE

PlayerNew ClubTransfer feeDate Joined
Marcos LeonardoAl Hilal£41 ($33.7m)September, 2024
Ivan ToneyAl Ahli£43m ($35m)August, 2024
Mohamed SimakanAl Nassr£30m ($36m)August, 2024
Joao CanceloAl Hilal£20m ($25m)August, 2024
Moussa DiabyAl Ittihad£50m ($61.5m)July, 2024
Gini WijnaldumAl Ettifaq£7.7m ($9.7m)September, 2023
Yassine BounouAl Hilal£10.2m ($13m)August, 2023
Aleksandar MitrovicAl Hilal£45m ($57m)August, 2023
OtavioAl Nassr£51.4m ($65m)August, 2023
Aymeric LaporteAl Nassr£23.5m ($29.8m)August, 2023
Neymar JrAl Hilal£76.9m ($97.8m)August, 2023
Habib DialloAl Shabab£15.3m ($19.4m)August, 2023
FabinhoAl Ittihad£35.9m ($45.6m)August, 2023
Roger IbanezAl Ahli£25.6m ($32.6m)August, 2023
Franck KessieAl Ahli£10.6m ($13.4m)August, 2023
Sadio ManeAl Nassr£24m ($30m)August, 2023
Allan Saint-MaximinAl Ahli£23m ($29.3m)July, 2023
Riyad MahrezAl Ahli£30m ($38.6m)July, 2023
Jordan HendersonAl Ettifaq£12m ($15.6m)July, 2023
MalcomAl Hilal£51.5m ($66.9m)July, 2023
Romain SaissAl Sadd£2.2m ($2.8m)July, 2023
Alex TellesAl NassrFreeJuly, 2023
Seko FofanaAl Nassr£21.6m ($27.8m)July, 2023
Sergej Milinkovic-SavicAl Hilal£34.2m ($44.6m)July, 2023
Roberto FirminoAl AhliFreeJuly, 2023
Marcelo BrozovicAl Nassr£15.4m ($19.6m)July, 2023
JotaAl Ittihad£25m ($31.7m)July, 2023
Edouard MendyAl Ahli£16m ($20.2m)June, 2023
Karim BenzemaAl IttihadFreeJune, 2023
N'Golo KanteAl IttihadFreeJune, 2023
Ruben NevesAl Hilal£47.1m ($60m)June, 2023
Kalidou KoulibalyAl Hilal£15.7m ($20m)June, 2023
Cristiano RonaldoAl NassrFreeJanuary, 2023
Anderson TaliscaAl Nassr£6.9m ($8.8m)July, 2021

LIVERPOOL STARS ON THE RADAR

Mo Salah, one of Liverpool's most prized assets, has been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League, with several clubs reportedly interested in signing the Egyptian superstar. Meanwhile, Darwin Nunez has also been the subject of a £70m ($85m) bid from Al-Hilal.

MANCHESTER UNITED STARS COULD FOLLOW

Casemiro, the Manchester United midfielder, has been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League, while Kyle Walker has also been the subject of interest from several Saudi clubs.

THE FUTURE OF SAUDI FOOTBALL

As the Saudi Pro League continues to attract some of the biggest names in football, the future of the league looks brighter than ever. With its lucrative contracts, state-of-the-art facilities, and growing reputation, the Saudi Pro League is fast becoming a major player in the world of football.

INTERNATIONAL STARS CURRENTLY PLAYING IN THE SAUDI PRO LEAGUE

- Al Ittihad: Karim Benzema, N'Golo Kante, Fabinho
- Al Nassr: Cristiano Ronaldo, Anderson Talisca, Marcelo Brozovic
- Al Hilal: Ruben Neves, Kalidou Koulibaly, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Neymar
- Al Ahli: Edouard Mendy, Roberto Firmino, Riyad Mahrez
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