Learn about the news of the Saudi League today, Monday, August 8, 2022, in the summer transfer market 2022, and what is the latest news of the Saudi clubs in the Mercato?
Two Saudi clubs compete for Ronaldo’s servicesWith the development of the Saudi League in recent years, and its presence at the top of the leagues in the Arab region and Asia, it has become a magnet for football followers from the ocean to the Gulf, even during the breaks and the transfer market.
Many strong names have joined the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Cup League in recent years, most notably Musa Mariga and Gomis, the two stars of the Saudi Al Hilal, as well as Ever Banega, the youth star, Ahmed Hegazy, defender of Al Ittihad, and Anderson Talisca in Al Nasr.
The schedule of the matches of the Saudi League 2022, the transmission channels and the standings
Before the start of the summer transfer market 2022, news is scattered about the movements of Saudi clubs in the Mercato, which has not yet started, as there are many strong names that are associated daily with the clubs of the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Cup League.
In the following lines, we learn about the latest transfers of the Saudi League today, Monday, August 8, 2022, in the summer transfer market 2022.
Saudi League transfer news today, Monday, August 8, 2022:
Yesterday, the Saudi club Al-Ittihad announced its official contract with Helder Costa, the Leeds United winger, on loan for one season, with the right to buy permanently at the end of it.
The Saudi Economic newspaper explained that the federation obtained Costa for three million euros, but it did not clarify whether that amount included the player’s annual salary or what the English club received only.
Press sources had previously talked about the transfer of the Angolan player to Al-Ittihad permanently for approximately six million euros, but the transfer formula changed in the last hours to a loan with the right to buy permanently in the summer of 2023. (See details)
The Saudi “Kooora” website confirmed that Al-Nasr Club is choosing between three foreign defenders, in preparation for contracting one of them during the summer transfer period.
According to a website from within Al-Nasr, the “Al-Alame” administration is choosing between the Belgian Jason Denayer, the Greek Costas Manolas, and the American John Brooks, in order to include one of them before the new season.
The source confirmed that the Al-Nasr administration already has the approval of Denier, but the club puts him as a second option, as Brooks is the first choice to support the Al-Nasrawy defense.
The absence of Mustafa Fathi from the camp of his team Al-Taawoun in the Netherlands aroused the discontent of everyone in the club, especially as it is one of the main elements in the team.
The Saudi sports newspaper revealed the compelling reason that prevented the Egyptian player from catching up with his team, explaining that he did not want to play for the Egyptian Al-Ahly club, as it is said.
The Saudi newspaper explained that the Egyptian authorities prevented the former Zamalek wing from leaving Cairo International Airport due to procedures related to his performance of military service in Egypt. (See details)
The Spanish newspaper “El Desmarque” confirmed that the Saudi Al-Shabab club is trying to obtain the services of striker Santi Mina, the striker of Celta Vigo.
This news comes despite Mina’s absence from Celta Vigo training since the club’s decision last May to open a disciplinary file against him, after the player was sentenced to four years in prison in a sexual assault case.
The newspaper indicated that Mina’s transfer to Al-Shabab has not yet been decided, as the player trusts that the High Court of Justice in Andalusia may overturn his conviction.
The same source confirmed that Celta Vigo does not accept the player’s return to the team, due to the damage he caused to the club, and therefore he may not wear the Celta Vigo shirt again.
The Saudi newspaper, Al-Bilad, confirmed that Ali Al-Asmari, Al-Ahly midfielder, had approached the renewal of his contract with Al-Raqi.
The report indicated that Al-Asmari wanted to continue with Al-Ahly, and therefore agreed to renew his contract for the next three seasons.
The two parties came close to resolving the negotiations, after reaching an agreement on all financial matters regarding the renewal.
Al-Riyadia newspaper revealed that Al-Hilal defender Ali Al-Bilahi rejected the club’s offer to renew his contract, noting that the coming days will witness more negotiations to try to bring the views closer.
The newspaper explained that the Crescent Administration, led by Fahd bin Nafel, offered Al-Bulayhi to renew his contract for one season in exchange for 4.5 million Saudi riyals.
It reported that the Saudi defender rejected the offer altogether, as he demanded an increase in the period and the financial compensation. (See details)