The previous Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino has develop into the most recent participant to affix the big-spending Saudi Professional League after agreeing a take care of Al-Ahli.
The Brazilian is but to go his medical however has agreed private phrases on a contract that may run till June 2026.
Firmino, who signed for Liverpool for £29m in 2015 however determined to not lengthen his keep at Anfield, will develop into a teammate of the previous Chelsea goalkeeper Édouard Mendy at Al-Ahli.
One other Saudi aspect, Al-Ittihad, are additionally closing in on a deal for Celtic’s Jota. The Portuguese is eager to affix former Actual Madrid striker Karim Benzema on the membership, and the events are believed to be near placing a remaining settlement.
Jota’s departure could be a blow for returning manager Brendan Rodgers, after the Portuguese helped Celtic secure a domestic treble final season, scoring 15 objectives in all competitions.
Internazionale’s Marcelo Brozovic has agreed a transfer to Al-Nassr and can bear a medical on Friday earlier than the deal is confirmed. Inter hope to make use of the €23m payment to purchase Sassuolo’s Davide Frattesi.
Barcelona had been considering Brozovic however had been unable to compete financially with Al-Nassr’s contract provide, which runs till 2026 and is price greater than €100m to the 30-year-old Croat in wage and signing payment. Barça president Joan Laporta informed Onze on Thursday: “Brozovic, [Martín] Zubimendi and [Joshua] Kimmich are too costly — these offers are usually not taking place as a result of monetary bundle required”.
Brozovic will develop into teammates with Al-Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo, with the Saudi membership additionally eager on signing Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea. The Blues have already bought Mendy and Kalidou Koulibaly to Al-Ahli and Al-Hilal respectively, whereas N’Golo Kanté joined Al-Ittihad upon the expiry of his contract at Chelsea earlier this summer season.
On Thursday, it was introduced that Kanté has purchased Belgian third division aspect Royal Excelsior Virton, with the Frenchman set to take over possession from Flavio Becca from 1 July. The membership, which is located close to the Luxembourg border, didn’t disclose any monetary particulars for the deal.
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“Flavio is clearly extraordinarily pleased to have the ability to hand over the keys of the membership to N’Golo Kanté, a participant of nice class, not just for his footballing qualities but additionally and above all for his universally recognised human qualities,” it mentioned in a press release. “Flavio is handing over a membership in good monetary well being, freed from all debt. A brand new board of administrators will likely be appointed within the subsequent few days.”
Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler was appointed coach of Saudi Arabian second division workforce Al-Qadsiah on Thursday.
Al-Qadsiah, who completed eleventh final season, had been relegated from the Professional league in 2020-2021, didn’t give the any particulars in regards to the contract however native media mentioned it is going to be for one season.
Fowler, 48, has beforehand managed Thai Muangthong United, Australian Brisbane Roar and Indian’s East Bengal.
