To those who suggested Saudi Arabia will become a retirement home for world-class footballers: think again.
Last Sunday, news broke that Al Hilal had made a sensational £47million move for Wolverhampton Wanderers talisman Ruben Neves. That deal was completed on Friday evening.
Admittedly, the Portuguese midfielder is not Cristiano Ronaldo or Karim Benzema - two global superstars plying their trade in the Saudi Pro League - but he represents something arguably more intimidating for the giants of the European game.