The summer transfer window has not even opened yet, but one of its major themes has already been established.
Saudi Arabia has never been a mainstream destination for footballers, yet the Middle Eastern country is determined to change that. Having already landed Cristiano Ronaldo back in December – and snared Karim Benzema after his exit from Real Madrid – the Saudi Pro League is on a mission to lure some other big-name players.
In a trend which bears a striking resemblance to the Chinese Super League, which attracted the likes of Oscar, Yannick Carrasco, Hulk, Paulinho and Axel Witzel in its golden era between 2016 and 2019, Saudi Arabia is becoming the hottest destination for well-known players of a certain age.
