Roberto Firmino has confirmed his new membership after eight years at Liverpool, with the Brazilian heading to Saudi Arabia as a part of the league’s revamp.
Firmino was amongst 4 senior gamers to depart Liverpool on the expiry of his contract this summer season, and the 31-year-old has now landed at a brand new membership.
He has joined Saudi outfit Al-Ahli on a three-year deal, as a part of a serious makeover of the Saudi Professional League led by the nation’s royal household.
The striker follows the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante to the Center East, as well as Steven Gerrard, along with his contract anticipated to be a profitable one.
Al-Ahli had been promoted again to the Saudi Professional League after a single season within the second tier final day trip, and are one among 4 golf equipment taken over by the Public Funding Fund this summer season.
The sovereign wealth fund have secured 75 % possession of Al-Ahli, Al-Nassr, champions Al-Ittihad and Asian Champions League finalists Al Hilal.
Firmino will be a part of goalkeeper Edouard Mendy on the membership, with the Senegal worldwide arriving from Chelsea.
It marks the tip of 12 years in Europe for the No. 9, who joined Hoffenheim from Brazilian aspect Figueirense in 2011 earlier than his change to Anfield 4 years later.
His transfer comes amid scrutiny of the Saudi mission, with considerations over sportswashing because the PIF additionally not too long ago successfully took over golf with the merger of their very own LIV Golf with the PGA Tour and DP World Tour.
There may be main controversy over their strikes into sport, with the PIF additionally house owners of Newcastle, whereas they’re set to bid for internet hosting rights on the 2023 World Cup.
For Firmino, it serves as a extremely profitable alternative on the tail finish of his profession, having received each trophy potential whereas at Liverpool.
All the very best, Bobby!