Saudi Professional League 2023/2024

[Liliana1304]

This news keeps appearing since last 2 days reportedly Al Nassr is willing to pay 15 million to Bayern Munich which means Bayern have lost 50% of their market value since signing Sadio Mane last season it's not a bad choice over getting nothing. This is not just a rumor because Mane Agent has had a meeting with the team from Al Nassr perhaps a personal agreement has taken place and now waiting for the continuation , I suspect next week we will hear the latest news.

If al nassr was offering such price and bayern will never ever try to sell mane to the al nassr. The latest news said bayern has even increased mane's price which was from 20 millions to the 32 millions. That offer was not even a half from the new price tag already given by bayern. Al nassr will never able to get him until the club will agree to pay at least 32 millions for him. The talk is still going on and football is very dynamic. Any change can come up anytime without being predicted. I would like to see al nassr to increase its offer for mane. Al nassr was able paying a lot of salary for ronaldo. It will not be so difficult if nassr will buy mane's release clause caused by the club has unlimited money to be spent in summer. I thought that if nassr will be coming up with a very high bid for mane.
My expectation is too far from the reality. It's likely mane will not be leaving from the club if nassr will not increase its bid for him as soon as possible. Bayern needs to get what already spent last season for him.
The club is now willing to lose a lot of money. The club doesn't wanna sell him cheaper than 32 million.

I won't advise Mane to go to Al Nassr if he decides to leave Bayern because there his career will drop because Ronaldo is there and we all know that he's a selfish player that like making everything all about him and since they both play the same positions, you'd find that the coach will always bench him. To be honest, I don't see much impact he's having at the club as age is catching up with the Portuguese star and he's not performing like he used to ten years back.

Another thing he (Ronaldo) lacks is the ability to mark a player one on one, seeing his flop with DiMaria in their game with Benfica as an example,  all he excels at is being able to score but for some time now he's finding that a bit hard to do. Mane can do better than him but will the Ronaldo effect allow him shine at the club is another thing to be considered. Instead, I'd advise Mane to go for any other European clubs that might fully appreciate his services like the likes of Chelsea.

[flipme]

Current rumor, Sadio Mané negotiation with Al Nassr and looks almost reach agreement deal for moving to Saudi Pro League teams and will play with Cristiano Ronaldo.

Sadio Mane is only 31 years old. I think he should go to SPL after playing a few more seasons in Europe. Of course, if Al Nassr makes him an offer he can't refuse, he'll go to SPL too. However, Ronaldo transferred to this league at the age of 37 and Benzema at the age of 35. So, for Sadio Mane, SPL may be a bit of an early choice. I'm sure there are many teams in Europe where he could get a contract. I'm also sure he can complete his contract at Bayern Munich if he agrees to remain a substitute. He will make a difficult choice in terms of his career. If he goes next to Ronaldo, he will make good money and play the starting 11 every game, but he will complete his football career to a large extent.

[rahmad2nd]

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It can be said that Al-Ahli's new recruits will give birth to a dangerous trio starting next season, namely Firmino, Riyad Mahrez, and also Allan Saint-Maximin. I only realized when I remembered the position of each player, this refers to a deadly scheme for Al-Ahli's attack line. It is even possible that other strong Saudi league teams will find it very difficult to be able to keep up with the squad currently owned by Al-Ahli. I think maybe the attacking line is finished, but Al-Ahli hasn't added any European players for the midfield and defense positions. Looks like we can't wait to be surprised by the promoted team in the Saudi league next season and with a squad depth like this, they have a chance to win the Saudi league.

It is very clear, I see the direction of the goals planned by Al-Ahli in recruiting Europe's top players. before, they brought in Firmino, then they had the intention of bringing in Sadio Mane. Unfortunately, the player doesn't seem interested. in the end, Al Ahli made his choice on Allan Saint-Maximin. ideally, these three players have their respective positions, the coach seems to have participated in the recruitment of the player. it could be, there is a rotation carried out by the coach of the Al-Ahli team. The point is, both Firmino and Alan Maximin can swap positions with each other.
IMO, if I refer to the coach's track record, he prefers to use the 4-2-3-1 pattern. but with the presence of these three top European players, the coach has many options to use his system. a common formation, with a 4-3-3 pattern.

Well, ideally, as you say. that this team still needs other newcomers, at least they have to recruit 4 more players. for both midfielders and defenders. thus, this team will be more competitive and ready to compete with other strong teams. btw, most of the Al-Ahli squad is dominated by local players. if they want to compete in the race for trophies, the club can't half-heartedly bring in other players. like it or not, they have to target several other players to add to the team.

[alastantiger]

Al-Nassr is recruiting European players again and this time it is Alex Telles from Manchester United who has reached a verbal agreement and is just waiting for the documents at the end of this week.

Until pen is put to paper and the signature is signed, I won't buy this. Al-Nassr may just have a change of mind and if I am correct today is already the end of the week. I would say that Alex should keep his options opened. He is a great player and shouldn't shout out other clubs because it looks like he may get a mouth watery offer from Al-Nassr. This club as well as the other clubs in Saudi Arabia are on a mission which may or may not flop.

[bitgolden]

Even then, the occasion was not right for these sort of statements. It looks like Cristiano Ronaldo still holds a grudge towards European leagues, after he was treated harshly at Manchester United.

Isn't that too excessive? and this statement is also not necessarily confirmed correctly, because usually news makers are always looking for sensation from Cristiano Ronaldo. Celta have no relationship whatsoever with Man United, so linking this issue to his treatment is irrelevant.

I am guessing that something like an ego bruise would be quite possible in this case and I am sensing that it would be true. I think it's quite important that there are a lot of hatred for Ronaldo in Europe as well. I know that its not going to be simple to say Ronaldo hates all European clubs, I am sure just United is his most hated one, but there could be few others as well that he wanted to play for and didn't get him back, this is why I could say that he definitely hates "some" clubs.

The fact that he is in SA league right now is not because he was offered a lot of money, it was because he couldn't find any job anywhere else, not at the amount he wants at least, which was 20 million or so if I remember correctly.

[Leviathan.007]

It seems the Arabian teams won't give up on hiring superstar players from Europa and now Lautaro Martínez got an offer from Saudi teams. One Saudi team is trying to hire this player while Chelsea is also trying to this player as Pochettino needs him for the next season.




https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/rumor-saudi-arabian-side-make-stunning-52-million-per-season-contract-offer-chelsea-target-reports

[Sithara007]

It seems the Arabian teams won't give up on hiring superstar players from Europa and now Lautaro Martínez got an offer from Saudi teams. One Saudi team is trying to hire this player while Chelsea is also trying to this player as Pochettino needs him for the next season.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/rumor-saudi-arabian-side-make-stunning-52-million-per-season-contract-offer-chelsea-target-reports

LOL.... It is always a pleasure to see these arrogant European teams getting a taste of their own medicine. For many decades, they weakened the Latin American, Asian and African leagues by taking away their players with the offer of better salary and exposure. Now when Saudis are trying to do the same, everyone is making such a hue and cry. As per media, the offer accepted by Lautaro Martinez amounts to €240 million for four years (€60m per year). At present, his salary at Inter Milan amounts to just €11 million per year (and that is before the tax cut).

[shogun47]

It seems the Arabian teams won't give up on hiring superstar players from Europa and now Lautaro Martínez got an offer from Saudi teams. One Saudi team is trying to hire this player while Chelsea is also trying to this player as Pochettino needs him for the next season.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/rumor-saudi-arabian-side-make-stunning-52-million-per-season-contract-offer-chelsea-target-reports

LOL.... It is always a pleasure to see these arrogant European teams getting a taste of their own medicine. For many decades, they weakened the Latin American, Asian and African leagues by taking away their players with the offer of better salary and exposure. Now when Saudis are trying to do the same, everyone is making such a hue and cry. As per media, the offer accepted by Lautaro Martinez amounts to €240 million for four years (€60m per year). At present, his salary at Inter Milan amounts to just €11 million per year (and that is before the tax cut).

I think you are making an interesting point here, but it would need more investigation to see how valid your statement actually is about the Saudis buying European players being the same as Europe buying South American players. In my opinion there was a readily available attractive product, infrastructure and environment in Europe. Nobody would blame a Spanish player for being greedy because he goes to the NBA in the US. It is just the more attractive place for that sport, it is more inviting in countless regards. The culture is so much more similar. The NBA wouldn't even have to offer twice as much and European players would still go there. There is synergy at work and a functional ecosystem with quite normal processes. Saudi Arabia is trying to produce an ecosystem with force and keeping it alive at presumably unsustainable levels intentionally. I don't think the Europeans did that. The Europeans didn't take money from oil, they took the money generated by the existing soccer ecosystem itself. But I am open for further elaboration on your point of view.

[baeva]

Current rumor, Sadio Mané negotiation with Al Nassr and looks almost reach agreement deal for moving to Saudi Pro League teams and will play with Cristiano Ronaldo.

Sadio Mane is only 31 years old. I think he should go to SPL after playing a few more seasons in Europe. Of course, if Al Nassr makes him an offer he can't refuse, he'll go to SPL too. However, Ronaldo transferred to this league at the age of 37 and Benzema at the age of 35. So, for Sadio Mane, SPL may be a bit of an early choice. I'm sure there are many teams in Europe where he could get a contract. I'm also sure he can complete his contract at Bayern Munich if he agrees to remain a substitute. He will make a difficult choice in terms of his career. If he goes next to Ronaldo, he will make good money and play the starting 11 every game, but he will complete his football career to a large extent.

When you think about the goal of the Saudi Arabian League, it's clear that making the transition at the age of 31 is not the limit. I think that in a few years or even next season we will see younger players start to move into the league. The aim of the league is not to bring in old players to make money but to develop the league, so Mane's move is a good result for the league and there will be more such players in the future.

[Joca97]

It seems the Arabian teams won't give up on hiring superstar players from Europa and now Lautaro Martínez got an offer from Saudi teams. One Saudi team is trying to hire this player while Chelsea is also trying to this player as Pochettino needs him for the next season.




https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/rumor-saudi-arabian-side-make-stunning-52-million-per-season-contract-offer-chelsea-target-reports

I think that this is unrealistic,he is still too young to go to saudi arabia and if he has those two offer he would probobly choose Chelsea. Only if he is not greedy for money but if he leaves for Saudi Arabia that would be it,he wouldnt be able to find after that a european club. So i think he will either go to Chelsea or stay at Inter

[RaltcoinsB]

Current rumor, Sadio Mané negotiation with Al Nassr and looks almost reach agreement deal for moving to Saudi Pro League teams and will play with Cristiano Ronaldo.

Sadio Mane is only 31 years old. I think he should go to SPL after playing a few more seasons in Europe. Of course, if Al Nassr makes him an offer he can't refuse, he'll go to SPL too. However, Ronaldo transferred to this league at the age of 37 and Benzema at the age of 35. So, for Sadio Mane, SPL may be a bit of an early choice. I'm sure there are many teams in Europe where he could get a contract. I'm also sure he can complete his contract at Bayern Munich if he agrees to remain a substitute. He will make a difficult choice in terms of his career. If he goes next to Ronaldo, he will make good money and play the starting 11 every game, but he will complete his football career to a large extent.

I think the age of 31 is actually ideal for such contracts to make money. Now a Mane who has achieved his goals can embark on a different adventure in Al Nassr. Moreover, the salary they will pay him will probably be very high. I think it makes more sense for him to make money at Al Nassr instead of staying on the bench with Bayern Munich.

[Blitzboy]

Saudi Arabia's clubs are making bold moves in the football world. Following Al-Ahli successful confirmation of Riyad Mahrez from Manchester City, they now eyes on Fulham coach Marco Silva. Reports suggest that Al-Ahli have made offer of 40 million to Marco Silva, become their new manager for a two-year contract. Definitely Saudi Arabia is on a mission to sign not only Premier League players but also talented managers.

It is not surprising what some Arab clubs have done so far, it is because they have managed to hook big investors in this business. The Arab Pro League will be even more competitive with the arrival of this top player, but here on the other hand their current steps will never guarantee they can win the title. They've spent hundreds of millions of dollars signing players, it has made some teams even scarier.

Apart from top players, I think they will also sign top European coaches as well as another effort in terms of quality improvement. This has definitely been a big step for some of the Arab Pro League teams.

You have made some excellent insights about the evolution of the Arab Pro League. The increased involvement of major investors has made it possible for teams to pursue star players. However, it's debatable whether or not pouring money at the issue is productive. For example, Al Nassr has approached Sadio Mané in an effort to build a deadly duo with Cristiano Ronaldo. Although frightening, there is no assurance that this will actually lead to league dominance. The best European coaches are in high demand as clubs look to improve their tactics. While enthusiasm is high, one has to wonder if these initiatives are truly effective or if they are only a display of wealth

[BRINIRHA]

It seems the Arabian teams won't give up on hiring superstar players from Europa and now Lautaro Martínez got an offer from Saudi teams. One Saudi team is trying to hire this player while Chelsea is also trying to this player as Pochettino needs him for the next season.




https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/rumor-saudi-arabian-side-make-stunning-52-million-per-season-contract-offer-chelsea-target-reports

In the current transfer market, Arab clubs are very aggressive in hunting for European star players. Even these clubs, when they fail to bring a player from a club, without hesitation they look away and immediately hunt for other European players from other clubs.

It's very interesting to follow. Because I'm curious about how many players Arab clubs will manage to get until the transfer market ends. And of course if European players have filled the ranks of players in Arab clubs then SPK seems to be even more attractive to watch in the upcoming season which is about to start.

Last season we were only interested because there was CR7. But this time there are many top European players in the Arab League. So I think we definitely don't want to miss the matches in the SPL League this time.

[Leviathan.007]

It seems the Arabian teams won't give up on hiring superstar players from Europa and now Lautaro Martínez got an offer from Saudi teams. One Saudi team is trying to hire this player while Chelsea is also trying to this player as Pochettino needs him for the next season.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/rumor-saudi-arabian-side-make-stunning-52-million-per-season-contract-offer-chelsea-target-reports

LOL.... It is always a pleasure to see these arrogant European teams getting a taste of their own medicine. For many decades, they weakened the Latin American, Asian and African leagues by taking away their players with the offer of better salary and exposure. Now when Saudis are trying to do the same, everyone is making such a hue and cry. As per media, the offer accepted by Lautaro Martinez amounts to €240 million for four years (€60m per year). At present, his salary at Inter Milan amounts to just €11 million per year (and that is before the tax cut).

If it continues and we see more players leaving European teams for earning more money in Saudi Arabia I think soon the European teams will have problems because they have to increase the salary for players or they will lose the players they have, Lautaro Martínez is a key player for Inter Milan they definitely don't want to lose him.

[Oluwa-btc]

Al-Ahli is getting closer to an agreement with Riyad Mahrez and it was reported today that everything will be finalized. However, it seems that getting Riyad Mahrez did not make Al-Ahli feel satisfied quickly and they immediately sealed another deal with Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle. This means there will be around 4 new recruits for Al-Ahli this summer including Roberto Firmino and also Eduard Mendy. I couldn't stop thinking that the transfer went so fast and everything felt so easy for a Saudi league team to be able to sign this European player.

Source: https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1682012659745542144

From winning the Premier League with Leicester City, to win back to back Premier League tittle with Manchester City and Winning the treble with Manchester City last season. He's currently won it all, so it's okay for him to finally go spend his retirement down that Saudi Arabian League. Maximann would be next to join them immediately they fix things with Newcastle.

Fabinho would be next, they have begin Internal talks with Liverpool for the brazilian international. And same goes to Erik Bailey of Manchester United, he has been linked to the Premier League ( Fulham ) and lastly the Saudi Arabian League.

Bayern Munich also have decided to part ways with Sadio Mane, he has been negotiating with Saudi's also, the player has always wanted to continue with the club, but it does look like Thomas Tuchel and Bayern Munich already taken the hard decision about him.

[kawetsriyanto]

It seems the Arabian teams won't give up on hiring superstar players from Europa and now Lautaro Martínez got an offer from Saudi teams. One Saudi team is trying to hire this player while Chelsea is also trying to this player as Pochettino needs him for the next season.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/rumor-saudi-arabian-side-make-stunning-52-million-per-season-contract-offer-chelsea-target-reports

This won't happen, the chance must be 0%. There are many top club in Europe that want him, Lautaro Martínez must prefer to play in the top leagues in Europe in his current age. He is still 25 years old, it is the golden age for a professional player, he should focus on his career in Europe. Many players who move to SPL, it is because they are no longer in their best age. Most of them are above 30 years old and they don't play in their best performance anymore. Moving to SPL should be the option if playing in Europe looks like no longer effective. I'm sure the top players who play in SPL now, probably retire in a few years. They probably won't play a long time in SPL.

[noormcs5]

It seems the Arabian teams won't give up on hiring superstar players from Europa and now Lautaro Martínez got an offer from Saudi teams. One Saudi team is trying to hire this player while Chelsea is also trying to this player as Pochettino needs him for the next season.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/rumor-saudi-arabian-side-make-stunning-52-million-per-season-contract-offer-chelsea-target-reports

LOL.... It is always a pleasure to see these arrogant European teams getting a taste of their own medicine. For many decades, they weakened the Latin American, Asian and African leagues by taking away their players with the offer of better salary and exposure. Now when Saudis are trying to do the same, everyone is making such a hue and cry. As per media, the offer accepted by Lautaro Martinez amounts to €240 million for four years (€60m per year). At present, his salary at Inter Milan amounts to just €11 million per year (and that is before the tax cut).

If it continues and we see more players leaving European teams for earning more money in Saudi Arabia I think soon the European teams will have problems because they have to increase the salary for players or they will lose the players they have, Lautaro Martínez is a key player for Inter Milan they definitely don't want to lose him.

The big question is do the European teams have the budget to retain their players? If they had the budget they would already have increased their salaries. In the modern world, everyone runs after the money and so are the players. The players will play for the teams/leagues that offer more incentives and salaries.

Some people are also criticizing the players as they are running after money and declaring this act as immoral. I guess these tactics won't help to retain the players.

[Stable090]

I think the age of 31 is actually ideal for such contracts to make money. Now a Mane who has achieved his goals can embark on a different adventure in Al Nassr. Moreover, the salary they will pay him will probably be very high. I think it makes more sense for him to make money at Al Nassr instead of staying on the bench with Bayern Munich.

We all know most of the players going to Saudi league are just going because of the amount they are going to be paid and they are not going to build their career there. Immediately any player agree to join any Saudi league, then attention will be shifted from that player, that’s why most of the players going there are the once that are getting old already. Don’t you think if mane goes to AI Nassr, he won’t be staying on bench also, I think he will be playing the same position which Ronaldo is playing, and am sure they will rather use  Ronaldo than using Mane, so he might end up seating on bench even at AI Nassr, but he will be paid well there.

[Docnaster]

It seems the Arabian teams won't give up on hiring superstar players from Europa and now Lautaro Martínez got an offer from Saudi teams. One Saudi team is trying to hire this player while Chelsea is also trying to this player as Pochettino needs him for the next season.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/rumor-saudi-arabian-side-make-stunning-52-million-per-season-contract-offer-chelsea-target-reports

This won't happen, the chance must be 0%. There are many top club in Europe that want him, Lautaro Martínez must prefer to play in the top leagues in Europe in his current age. He is still 25 years old, it is the golden age for a professional player, he should focus on his career in Europe. Many players who move to SPL, it is because they are no longer in their best age. Most of them are above 30 years old and they don't play in their best performance anymore. Moving to SPL should be the option if playing in Europe looks like no longer effective. I'm sure the top players who play in SPL now, probably retire in a few years. They probably won't play a long time in SPL.

Lautaro Martinez is a very important player Inter Milan and that's why I think Inter wouldn't want any transfer deal that'll take away the Argentine from the to happen because it'll surely be a difficult task to find his replacement.
Lautaro Martinez if given the chance to leave Inter Milan would definitely not chose the Saudi Arabian League as his preferred destination

[KTChampions]

Current rumor, Sadio Mané negotiation with Al Nassr and looks almost reach agreement deal for moving to Saudi Pro League teams and will play with Cristiano Ronaldo.

Sadio Mane is only 31 years old. I think he should go to SPL after playing a few more seasons in Europe. Of course, if Al Nassr makes him an offer he can't refuse, he'll go to SPL too. However, Ronaldo transferred to this league at the age of 37 and Benzema at the age of 35. So, for Sadio Mane, SPL may be a bit of an early choice. I'm sure there are many teams in Europe where he could get a contract. I'm also sure he can complete his contract at Bayern Munich if he agrees to remain a substitute. He will make a difficult choice in terms of his career. If he goes next to Ronaldo, he will make good money and play the starting 11 every game, but he will complete his football career to a large extent.

I don't think you can compare Mane with Ronaldo and Benzema. These are brands of completely different levels. Now Mane's career has not gone in the best way and it is quite possible that the chance that is now (to go to Saudi Arabia) will not be possible later. With the trend we are seeing now, in a year it will be very easy for players to leave for Saudi Arabia - this will increase competition there and lower wages.