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There is next to zero chance of any Saudi teams being involved in any major European comps - it will be a retirement place for footballers at the end of their career
There is next to zero chance of any Saudi teams being involved in any major European comps - it will be a retirement place for footballers at the end of their career
Bdill93
Undisputed King of FOMO
I agree to an extent.
I mean FFP just wouldn't work would it
But Saudi don't often spend all this money for nothing. That's my fear!
chico
Club Champion
Money is the driver in football now. Look how much has changed in the last thirty years. If the Saudi's want it and are prepared to throw enough money at it it definitely could happen.
Bdill93
Undisputed King of FOMO
MacAllister was only £35m!
That's some business right there!
That's some business right there!
If that’s right, that could be the buy of the summer.
Orikoru
Tour Winner
When it was the Chinese and Russian leagues chucking money around, it seemed to be largely Brazilian and African players who went for it. I figured it was because they grew up in poor communities and the chance to make as much money as possible to send home was important to them. As you say, for a player who was already from a comfortable background, there was just zero prestige to going and playing over there if you were still in your prime. Going there at 35+ makes some sense because the standard is lower so you can continue playing for a few years longer and make a quick buck to boost the retirement fund.
Bdill93
Undisputed King of FOMO
Well Fabrizio Romano has reported it - so it must be true! Release clause was rumored to be lower than originally though - and it was!!
Frees up more cash for Liverpool to spend elsewhere this summer too.
clubchamp98
Journeyman Pro
That seems very low considering he just signed a new contract.
Bdill93
Undisputed King of FOMO
Probably signed the contract to put the clause in to be honest... That's what Jacky boy did...
Bdill93
Undisputed King of FOMO
Kante just signed for Al ittihad (where Benzema has gone)
100m Euro per season salary....
100m Euro per season salary....
It's going to be like a Masters football league
. No one will watch but money like that is hard to turn down.Swango1980
Well-known member
I wonder is Saudi Arabia could be a good plan for teams trying to "get around" financial fair play?
If you are a team who wants to offload players, to clubs who are willing to pay a bit of money, and match or better the transferred players wages, Saudi Arabia could be a great plan. Chelsea could contact Saudi Arabian clubs an offer to buy a few of their players for inflated prices. Maybe Man Utd could convince Harry Maguire Saudi Arabia is a lovely place to play football.
Bdill93
Undisputed King of FOMO
They seem to only be taking free transfers for now... But it could change!
Swango1980
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Yeah, although I was just thinking of contracted players that clubs want to get rid off, but not likely to move as they are on high salaries that others will not match. Saudi Arabian sides may quite like such players, especially if they are not in the twilights of their careers.
On another note, would love to see Phil Jones over in Saudi Arabia, and win their Player of the Season
Bdill93
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Orikoru
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Apparently Messi has chosen Miami, so the Ronaldo Messi Saudi showdown won't be happening.
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What I enjoyed about that story is that "he's not going to Saudi for the money".... Yet the Miami deal has got big contracts with apple and adidas.
So I hardly think he's going to be out of pocket.
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West Ham condemn fan behaviour after objects thrown
West Ham condemn the behaviour of "a small number of fans" after Fiorentina's Cristiano Biraghi is hit by an object thrown from the stands during the Europa Conference League final.
www.bbc.co.uk
Guess it’s not a surprise it was going to kick off
PJ87
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West Ham condemn fan behaviour after objects thrown
West Ham condemn the behaviour of "a small number of fans" after Fiorentina's Cristiano Biraghi is hit by an object thrown from the stands during the Europa Conference League final.
Guess it’s not a surprise it was going to kick off
Yet if English fans were the naughty party the book would be thrown but it will be swept under the carpet.
clubchamp98
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Good luck to West Ham tonight.!
