Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr & Neymar’s Al Hilal In Agreement to Increase Foreign Players to 9 as Saudi Clubs Eye Raiding European Teams

Saudi Arabian teams garnered a global eye through their investment in the transfer market this season. Many clubs have drawn in European talents to bolster their squad with Cristiano Ronaldo already in Al Nassr’s roaster since the winter. Meanwhile, a reporter shared significant news regarding the expansion of the foreign players’ cap for the teams from the next season.

Saudi’s Public Investment Fund took ownership of the four leading clubs, Al Nassr, Al Ahli, Al Hilal, and Al Ittihad this season. PIF’s 75% stake helped to fund the transfers like Neymar, Benzema, Sadio Mane, and numerous other renowned stars. According to the Saudi journalist, the clubs could sign nine overseas players on the team from this winter transfer window or next season.

Good news for the Cristiano Ronaldo-led Al Nassr and other Saudi clubs

The Saudi clubs spent nearly $1 billion in this transfer market. However, the teams were allowed to register a maximum of eight foreign players in their ranks. On this note, Sami Al-Qadi, the Saudi reporter, delivered an intriguing update for soccer enthusiasts regarding overseas players.

He asserted that the PIF-owned teams and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation voted in favor of increasing the number of international players for the teams to 9, with immediate effect. The journalist reported, “Voted and approved by clubs The Fund and the Ministry seek to increase the number of foreigners To 9 foreigners. If approved by the Professional League It will be approved either in the winter Or starting next season”.

Following the Saudi League’s endorsement, this decision would be beneficial to attract more quality in the league and enable every club to put together a formidable squad for the upcoming seasons. Additionally, Al Nassr, and Al Hilal achieved this objective with their substantial investment during this transfer window.

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Summer spending of Al Alami and Neymar’s Al Hilal this season

Saudi Arabian sides made a huge statement in this transfer market by acquiring highly profiled players. PIF’s owned clubs accounted for 87% of the total spending, surpassing every other Saudi side this season. Notably, Al Hilal made the most net spending of $365 million while they signed nine players from the European leagues. The Riyadh-based club bolstered their midfield position with Ruben Neves from Wolves. They strengthened their defensive lineup with Hassan Tambakti, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Milinkovic Savic. The Blue Waves secured Bono from Sevilla for the goalkeeping position.

One of the expensive additions to Al Hilal’s offensive third was Neymar for a staggering $415 million. Al Nassr also made noteworthy signings in this transfer window. Ronaldo’s side spent more than $140 million to acquire six world-class players. Al Alami signed Otavio and Sadio Mane for the forward position. Al Nassr mainly emphasized bolstering their defense this season. They secured experienced players like Aymeric Laporte, Seko Fofana, and Alex Telles for a steady backline. Furthermore, the Arab Cup champion’s sole acquisition for their midfield was Marcelo Brozovic in this window.

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