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The clubs of the Saudi Pro League are targeting the recruitment of some top European football players this summer, including Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, and Roberto Firmino.
Leey
By: Leey

Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi

Messi is anticipated to depart from PSG once his contract concludes at the end of the season. The 35-year-old's relationship with the French club has deteriorated in recent weeks, and he was recently suspended following an unauthorized trip to Saudi Arabia.

Having achieved great success by winning the World Cup in Qatar, Messi may choose to prioritize financial gains. It is believed that Al-Hilal is prepared to offer the Argentinean a massive contract, with an annual salary of £320 million.

Sergio Busquets

While the details of Messi's contract are still uncertain, it appears highly likely that Busquets will join a Saudi Arabian club this summer. The 34-year-old midfielder will depart from Barcelona when his contract expires next month and has declined the Catalan club's offer of an extension.

Sergio Busquets

Similar to Messi, Busquets has achieved significant success throughout his playing career. It is highly probable that he will reunite with his former teammate at Al-Hilal. According to Mundo Deportivo, Busquets is set to earn £15.7 million per year in Saudi Arabia, which amounts to approximately £300,000 per week.

Hugo Lloris

Lloris is set to depart from Tottenham once his contract ends this summer. The former French international has experienced a decline in form this season and might encounter difficulties in securing a contract with another Premier League club.


Hugo Lloris

As reported by The Times, a Saudi team is prepared to triple Lloris's current salary at Tottenham, offering him £300,000 per week, should he accept their proposal to move to the Middle East.

Wilfried Zaha

Zaha's current contract with Crystal Palace is set to expire this summer, and at the age of 30, his next move could mark the final significant deal of his career. The Ivory Coast international is likely to attract offers from Champions League clubs, but the bids from Saudi Arabian teams will undoubtedly be unmatched.


Wilfried Zaha

According to reports from the Daily Mail, Zaha has been presented with an offer of £9 million per year (approximately £173,000 per week) from Al-Ittihad. While Palace is willing to pay him £200,000 per week to retain him at Selhurst Park, that figure is before tax. In comparison, the offer from Al-Ittihad is more financially rewarding.

Jordi Alba

Alongside Messi and Busquets, Al-Hilal is also interested in acquiring left-back Jordi Alba from Barcelona. Although the 34-year-old still has 13 months remaining on his contract with Barcelona, there is a possibility that he may be allowed to depart from Camp Nou before its expiration.


Jordi Alba

The exact financial terms that Al-Hilal is willing to offer Alba remain unclear, but it is expected to be in line with Busquets' potential deal. The Spanish player is currently preparing to hold discussions with the Barcelona board regarding his future.

N'golo Kante

Kante is widely regarded as one of the finest defensive midfielders of his generation. However, injuries have plagued him throughout this season. The French international has only featured in seven Premier League matches for Chelsea and his contract is set to expire next month.


N'golo Kante

According to reports from Foot Mercato, Al-Nassr, led by Ronaldo, has shown interest in signing Kante. Nevertheless, they will need to present an enticing offer, considering Barcelona's pursuit of the player as well. Additionally, there is a possibility that Chelsea might extend a new contract offer to Kante.

Roberto Firmino

Firmino has made the announcement that he will be departing from Liverpool once his contract expires this summer. However, his future destination is still uncertain. Barcelona is currently leading the race to secure the 31-year-old's signature, but the Saudi clubs have not given up their pursuit.


Roberto Firmino

According to ESPN, the Saudi Pro League has set its sights on recruiting 50 players whose contracts are expiring from the Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and Serie A this summer. Firmino is among the sought-after stars on their list.

In addition to the mentioned seven individuals, there is a possibility that more prominent players will make their move to the Middle East, including Manchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan, Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Adama Traore, and Everton duo Yerry Mina and Abdoulaye Doucoure.

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Leey is the reporter for Betimate. She currently has a series of articles about football. She specializes in researching football data to come up with evaluations about the tournament and predictions about the matches.

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