Saudi Professional League 2023/2024

[youdacapt]

Top players need top managers to excel. See how well the Norwegian footballer Erling Haaland excelled under the management of Pep Guardiola. Steve Gerrard does not exactly fit the profile of top manager, he refused the deal before to move to Saudi Arabia, but since he has been without a job for a while, I am sure he has been forced to reconsider, also joined that the league is getting attention now more than last three months since they started heavily bringing other professional footballers to the league asides Ronaldo. He has some experience in English football as a player and coach in Aston Villa, and that can be of benefit to the improvement of the game of Al Ettifaq in the Saudi Professional League.

Haha, IS Steven Gerard a bad coach ? No he is not.
In case you forget Steven Gerard led Rangers to champions league and also to league triumph in the Scottish League before he accepted to coach Aston Villa. The marriage in Aston Villa failed, but that does not mean Steven Gerard is done for haha.

I think Steve will do well in Saudi Arabia; Steve thrives where there is little media pressure.

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[Ricardo11]

Brazilian star Roberto Firmino has joined Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli .  At the end of last season, Liverpool's contract with Brazilian star Roberto Firmino expired and Roberto Firmino signed a three-year deal with Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli after leaving Anfield.  Now he will play pro league in Saudi Arabia.

[Blitzboy]

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I think the presence of Cristiano Ronaldo with Al Nassr is an opening door for all of us to know and wonder about the Arab Pro League. With his fame, Ronaldo has had a huge impact on the League. After that there were lots of former European players who went there. Most recently Steven Gerrad has officially coached the Al Ettifaq Club. As for the quality of the League, I agree with you, indeed for the Asian region, the Arab Pro League is better than the Chinese Super League according to several sources, below it are the J-League Japan, Star League Qatar and Thai League. it is possible that in the future the Arab Pro League will be more competitive and develop even better, what is impossible to build if the club has a lot of wealth.

Yes. Indirectly, the country through their football club can boost and improve their image on the world sports stage. introducing their culture and the tourism sector is an advantage and an achievement that should be appreciated.

After Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival, the Arab Pro League is now recognized around the world. Ronaldo's prominence has attracted a lot of interest and additional European players to the league, much like a magnet attracts metal shavings. Steven Gerrad's domino impact as Al Ettifaq Club coach is obvious. For football fans in the area, this is a thrilling time. Moreover, it is exciting to see the Arab Pro League outclass the Chinese Super League. If they keep going in this direction, who knows how far they can go in Asian football. Positive signs include the league's expansion and increased level of competition. In addition, the worldwide focus is beneficial for the country's image as a whole, as it draws more attention to the country's cultural offerings and tourism industry

[shinratensei_]

I hope kessi won't miss golden opportunity to receive huge salary from playing under al nassr's name. It seems like that his departure from barcelona just matter of time.

Barcelona will hope to secure more departures over the next few weeks, and one of those that looks more likely to leave is Franck Kessie.

The Ivorian, who only joined from AC Milan last summer, has been heavily linked with a move to the Middle East, and Arriyadiyah have reported that Al-Nassr have now opened talks with his representatives.

Kessie’s agency has been very vocal on speculation surrounding his future, although it remains to be seen whether their client does look to leave Barcelona this summer. If he does, there’s not going to be a shortage of interest.

https://www.football-espana.net/2023/07/04/cristiano-ronaldos-al-nassr-open-talks-over-deal-to-sign-barcelona-midfielder
Al nassr is now preparing itself to get him if kessi will be leaving from barcelona. kessie's agent was also showing positive signal towards al nassr's interest. I think that it will possible for al nassr to join in ronaldo's club.
I can imagine how big al nassr with so many european players that already signed by the club.

Kessie
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That's very sad ziyech unable to surpass medical test and failed to join with al nassr as new club.

[BRINIRHA]

Brazilian star Roberto Firmino has joined Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli .  At the end of last season, Liverpool's contract with Brazilian star Roberto Firmino expired and Roberto Firmino signed a three-year deal with Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli after leaving Anfield.  Now he will play pro league in Saudi Arabia.

I also just read the news about this one. Al-Ahli was quite lucky because Roberto Firminho happened to be on a free transfer because his contract at Liverpool had already expired. And Al-Ahli made good use of the opportunity. With Firminho joining, more and more European stars have joined the Saudi Arabian League.

Even more surprising news is that Al-Ahli is currently trying to sign Sadio Mane. Firminho and Mane used to be at the same club, namely at Liverpool. And it seems that Al-Ahli intends to bring these two players together in a reunion at the Al-Ahli club. I will wait for the latest update about this. because it would be very interesting if Mane also joined Al-ahli.

[KTChampions]

At the moment, it does not even look like a business from afar - such investments will never pay off. This is politics.
Real business is now (in Europe) starting to suffer like never before - more players are leaving and those who stay are logically demanding higher wages as the market has suddenly become very hot.

I think in a very similar way, also if we think in the globalization itself , and in the football, football isnt fully globalized in terms of distribution of power, on clubs. All its in Europe and this can start to change with USA, Arabia and also China if they want to retake that way.

About Gerrard, i think its not a good step.

Why is this not a good move? From a financial point of view, it’s definitely the best, and if you take other aspects, it’s obvious that now he has no other top offers, so moving to the most promising and actively developing league can be a very smart decision - maybe in a couple of years there simply won’t be a place for young coaches.

[Doell]

Brazilian star Roberto Firmino has joined Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli .  At the end of last season, Liverpool's contract with Brazilian star Roberto Firmino expired and Roberto Firmino signed a three-year deal with Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli after leaving Anfield.  Now he will play pro league in Saudi Arabia.

Wow nice, another interesting news ! Roberto Firmino become the second signing after Édouard Mendy. Actually, this is not good for Firmino because he should still be worth to play in Europa, but it's better maybe for him to earn a lot of money in Saudi, because his contract with Liverpool is also over. Also, maybe he seems already satisfied with eight season at the reds, because it has got a lot of trophy. The clubs that are in this league maybe still aim top players, next who else would they recruit.

[rendravolt]

Source: https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1676549176132288515

Having managed to get Roberto Firmino has not satisfied al-Ahli and now Sadio Mane will be their next target. It seems that Al-Ahli wants to pair these two top strikers in one place and their dream is likely to come true in the near future. Al-Ahli's offer for Sadio Mane is a contract for three years and the salary per season seems to be a secret and the transfer fee that will be given to Bayern Munich is also being hidden. Now the Saudi league cannot be underestimated because so many European players have started to join here. It looks like we will also be able to start watching live broadcasts on our local tv to watch the saudi league starting next season.

[jostorres]

Brazilian star Roberto Firmino has joined Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli .  At the end of last season, Liverpool's contract with Brazilian star Roberto Firmino expired and Roberto Firmino signed a three-year deal with Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli after leaving Anfield.  Now he will play pro league in Saudi Arabia.

The list is going to be longer day by days as big names are joining Saudi League recently we have Roberto Fermino in Al-Ahli club which is new promoted, and he is joining this club for the three years contract even in early days mostly where feeling aged or near retirement players will be joined but now recently we have too many big stars are also in race for the Saudi League which is good as things are going more interesting.

We already have these big names N'Golo Kante and Kalidou Koulibaly have also left Chelsea for Saudi Arabia, with Karim Benzema, Ruben Neves and Marcelo Brozovic in coaches recently we have Steven Gerard who is also now part of the Saudi League future is looking bright for the league as they are doing things for the long run success.

[Bananington]

Wow nice, another interesting news ! Roberto Firmino become the second signing after Édouard Mendy. Actually, this is not good for Firmino because he should still be worth to play in Europa, but it's better maybe for him to earn a lot of money in Saudi, because his contract with Liverpool is also over. Also, maybe he seems already satisfied with eight season at the reds, because it has got a lot of trophy. The clubs that are in this league maybe still aim top players, next who else would they recruit.

Firmino was never going to renew his contract, everyone knew that last season was his last season in the club, and in several games where he scored, he was very much celebrated and his contribution very acknowledged. The question for Firmino is that we did not know the club he was going to join, I was thinking it was going to be Real Madrid, but knowing that he is retiring soon, I understand why he has decided to move to the Saudi Professional League which is majorly for the financial gain. He is still a very good player and will be very good for Al Ahli.

[BitcoinHunt3r]

Brazilian star Roberto Firmino has joined Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli .  At the end of last season, Liverpool's contract with Brazilian star Roberto Firmino expired and Roberto Firmino signed a three-year deal with Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli after leaving Anfield.  Now he will play pro league in Saudi Arabia.

I also just read the news about this one. Al-Ahli was quite lucky because Roberto Firminho happened to be on a free transfer because his contract at Liverpool had already expired. And Al-Ahli made good use of the opportunity. With Firminho joining, more and more European stars have joined the Saudi Arabian League.

Even more surprising news is that Al-Ahli is currently trying to sign Sadio Mane. Firminho and Mane used to be at the same club, namely at Liverpool. And it seems that Al-Ahli intends to bring these two players together in a reunion at the Al-Ahli club. I will wait for the latest update about this. because it would be very interesting if Mane also joined Al-ahli.

Really hot news  again new players come to this league, so far Al-Ahli has brought 2 European players Edouard Mendy and Roberto Firmino but I don't think this is enough Al-Ahli needs 2-3 more players, somehow Firmino adjusted without a player with the same level. I haven't heard how much al-Ahli will pay Firmino for one season and there is no official confirm, but some sources say the salary is 2x higher than what he gets at Liverpool around €20 million per season with a contract agreement for 3 seasons meanwhile when at Liverpool Roberto Firmino only gets around €13 million per season so I think it is the best choice before his retirement.

Another rumor, is it true that al-Ahli will bring Sadio Mane? I can't imagine if this news is true they will do again like what they did with Liverpool some years ago, why not think about rebuilding Liverpool in the Saudi League by bringing in 2 more players at once Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah so we can see old Liverpool in this league.

[Plaguedeath]

Another rumor, is it true that al-Ahli will bring Sadio Mane? I can't imagine if this news is true they will do again like what they did with Liverpool some years ago, why not think about rebuilding Liverpool in the Saudi League by bringing in 2 more players at once Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah so we can see old Liverpool in this league.

I would say it's impossible Salah will join Saudi League because he's still in top performance and very consistent, he could move to any teams if he want. His market value is quite low, one of underrated player for me.

I think the rumor Sadio Mane might true, he's not really happy with Bayern Munich due to personal reason. If Mane not want to move to Saudi League, I expect he would move to other team.

[Leviathan.007]

Has anyone heard about the offer being made to Gianluigi Buffon? He is 45-year old and currently represents one Serie B club in Italy. The offer from Saudi Professional League is reportedly worth £25 million. Buffon is currently playing his 28th season in senior club football. There is no conformation from the player, and he is reportedly analyzing his options. However, I believe that this is as good as it gets for someone like Buffon. Saudis are offering a good opportunity for him to secure his retirement package.

That's not weird at all if we see Gianluigi Buffon joining the Saudi teams because he is getting old we know the Buffon we see these days is not going to have the same performance as he was working on Juventus. However, Buffon started his senior and youth career in Parma that's why he joined this team after Juventus to get retired from the team where he started his career.

That's why maybe Buffon will not leave his team especially because he is under contract with his team Parma until 2024 after that he will be 46.

[marcous]

Really hot news  again new players come to this league, so far Al-Ahli has brought 2 European players Edouard Mendy and Roberto Firmino but I don't think this is enough Al-Ahli needs 2-3 more players, somehow Firmino adjusted without a player with the same level. I haven't heard how much al-Ahli will pay Firmino for one season and there is no official confirm, but some sources say the salary is 2x higher than what he gets at Liverpool around €20 million per season with a contract agreement for 3 seasons meanwhile when at Liverpool Roberto Firmino only gets around €13 million per season so I think it is the best choice before his retirement.

Another rumor, is it true that al-Ahli will bring Sadio Mane? I can't imagine if this news is true they will do again like what they did with Liverpool some years ago, why not think about rebuilding Liverpool in the Saudi League by bringing in 2 more players at once Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah so we can see old Liverpool in this league.

Looks like the Saudi Arabian Pro League clubs are now an attraction for top turopean players. With the influence of a lot of money, it is very easy for them to bring in targeted players to improve their squad for next season. If Sadio Mane officially moves to Al Nassr it will be a complete surprise for all of us.

I think it's also very natural for players like Fermino and Mane to join the Saudi Pro League Club. There have been many players who have gone there before like Cristiano Ronaldo who joined Al Nassr too, it's natural considering they are no longer young and most importantly they will get more salary at the new club than at their old club. In the future the Saudi Pro League clubs will be more competitive with each other with the presence of players and coaches like Steven Gerrard. On the other hand European clubs will find a new job in terms of securing players in their squad, because if an offer comes from the League club it will definitely be tempting and their players will definitely leave.

[bangjoe]

Has anyone heard about the offer being made to Gianluigi Buffon? He is 45-year old and currently represents one Serie B club in Italy. The offer from Saudi Professional League is reportedly worth £25 million. Buffon is currently playing his 28th season in senior club football. There is no conformation from the player, and he is reportedly analyzing his options. However, I believe that this is as good as it gets for someone like Buffon. Saudis are offering a good opportunity for him to secure his retirement package.

I just found out about this news, is there a Saudi team who wants to pay old players at a pretty good price of £ 25 million? This is quite strange in my opinion and is not logical. For Ronaldo, in my opinion, it is a natural thing because it is still quite decent from his declining performance he is also the center of attention of the world of football, even though I know that Buffon is a legend, but it is not as beautiful as imagined if he is 45 years old.
I admit that in the popularity of Buffon as a legendary goalkeeper, but his popularity is no longer echoing in the world of football today, precisely in my ears, I think the decision to bring Buffon to the Saudis is an illogical thing, or do you finded another reason ?

[Mame89]

Brazilian star Roberto Firmino has joined Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli .  At the end of last season, Liverpool's contract with Brazilian star Roberto Firmino expired and Roberto Firmino signed a three-year deal with Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli after leaving Anfield.  Now he will play pro league in Saudi Arabia.

The Arab League this summer is indeed very excited about the transfer of top European players, now where Al-Ahli has succeeded in bringing in Roberto Firmino from Liverpool. I have to respect the decision taken by Firmino, even though I still hope he can still play in Europe.

What's interesting is that before the arrival of Roberto Firmino, Al-Ahli had succeeded in bringing in Eduo Mendy from Chealsea. What is certain is that with the presence of Firmino and Eduo Mendy at Al-Ahli's, of course they will give their own color to the Arab League. Al-Ahli has signed Firmino for three years with an option to extend.

I also read the latest news from FabrizioRomano, Al Ahli are also very interested in bringing in Sadio Mane from Bayer Munchen, It seems that Al Ahli wants to reunite Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane.

[buwaytress]

Hot damn. Never thought I would be posting in this league thread but with Bobby confirming his destination and rumours of Mane possibly linking up with him and then with Super Captain Gerrard also heading there, it could be that I might end up following developments there, if not even watching a game or two next season.

Oil money objective achieved, I guess?

[BitcoinHunt3r]

I would say it's impossible Salah will join Saudi League because he's still in top performance and very consistent, he could move to any teams if he want. His market value is quite low, one of underrated player for me.

I think the rumor Sadio Mane might true, he's not really happy with Bayern Munich due to personal reason. If Mane not want to move to Saudi League, I expect he would move to other team.

Why not Firmino is waiting, Sadio Mane and Mohamed salah should have no obstacles if want to join they are familiar with the rules and culture in this country. Currently, Mohamed Salah is still in its best performance but remember his age is approaching 32 years slowly he will lose his speed we can take an example from Ronaldo all can change instantly, if this season there is no chance maybe in the following season who knows right? Roberto Firmino is also 31 years old and he is one of the Liverpool mainstay players but who would have thought this season he was free transfer.

We never know what these clubs plan what is certain is that every season there is always a surprise and improvement, last season only one player and this season there were dozens of players + coach so how about the following season? this phenomenon will continue until they reach their mission.

[rahmad2nd]

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From the coach there is the name Steven Gerrard who has just signed a two-year contract with one of the Saudi Arabian League clubs Al Ettifaq. Gerrard became one of the famous coaches who moved to the Saudi Arabian League in this transfer market. Even though he is not as good as playing, his experience when training Rangger and Aston Villa is expected to provide a new style there. I think the Saudi Arabian League clubs are on the right track to invest in football. Building a team is not enough just to bring in top and quality players, but coaches also play a very important role. In the long run the presence of quality players and coaches and star status will make the Saudi Arabian League more competitive.

Although for today the players they have brought in are mostly old players with star status, but this can at least be a good start for Saudi Arabia's long-term football. With the club's stable financial condition and full support from the state, these clubs can easily build the squad they want.

To be honest, before that I thought that only four big clubs would be competing to bring in top European players. however, it turned out that other clubs also took part in bringing in other top players plus coaches. I read a few days ago that there were rumors reporting that Alexis Sanchez had received an official proposal from the Al Fateh club. he was offered a salary of €10 million per season, with a contract running until 2024 plus an option for a further season. thus, it turns out that not only Al Nassr, Al Ittihad, AlAhli and A Hilal have brought in top European players. but several other clubs also participated in bringing in top European players.

Now, Steven Gerrard is also taking part as coach of the Al Ettifaq club. in the 2022/2023 season, Ettifaq was only able to finish 7th in the Saudi pro League. now with Gerrard around, at least he is expected to be able to bring Al Ettifaq to a better direction. In fact, it is hoped that Gerrard can bring Al Ettifaq to finish in the top 4 of the Saudi Pro League. however, it seems that this job will not be easy. at least, the first thing Steven Gerrard did was adapt well. interestingly, several Saudi clubs are still competing to bring in other players. well, I think the Saudi Pro League competition will be more interesting and get a lot of attention from football lovers.

[snipie]

Brazilian star Roberto Firmino has joined Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli .  At the end of last season, Liverpool's contract with Brazilian star Roberto Firmino expired and Roberto Firmino signed a three-year deal with Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli after leaving Anfield.  Now he will play pro league in Saudi Arabia.

Firmino refused to extend his contract with Liverpool since they didn't agree to rise his salary and because they recruited Nunez in part. Overall the player was reported to leave Anfield but it was not expected to join a league outside of Europe apart from the last days where we heard that he is in contact with Al Ahli.
He is too young to play there in my opinion but it is his choice in the end.