The Saudi Pro League is on the rise following significant investment by clubs in this transfer market. Quite a few Saudi Arabian sides signed well-known European talents and veterans, including Cristiano Ronaldo. Consequently, this garnered international attention for the league, leading to generating revenue on all fronts. A recent report claims that they’re projected to make $100 million!
The SPL witnessed an upward spike in interest from the fanbase following the groundbreaking deal of Cristiano Ronaldo. Moreover, the investment made is surely yielding results with the potential to make staggering earnings for the next two seasons.
Saudi Pro League gets a boost in their investments
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SPL is airing in numerous countries for the 2023-24 season. The Saudi league sold their broadcast rights to 12 networks, extending the coverage to 130 countries. Middle Eastern sides, including Al Nassr, Al Hilal, Al Ittihad, Al Ettifaq Al Fateh, and Al Ahli, bolstered their squad in this transfer window. The summer’s influx of star players surged SPL’s international media rights by 650%.
Saudi Pro League is poised to generate approximately $100 million annually from global media rights for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons. The growing enthusiasm among the fans to witness the soccer superstar could create immense success for the league in achieving its goals.
SPL clubs invested more than $1 billion in the transfer window, in the bid to enhance the competitiveness within the league. As a result, this substantial investment has proven to be successful in fostering growth and gaining worldwide exposure for the league.
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Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo’s arrival in the Saudi league during the last transfer window made a significant impact on Al Nassr. The Portuguese maestro’s transfer facilitated him to return to his highest standards, breaking records in the twilight of his ecstatic career.
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Cristiano Ronaldo made a difference for Al Nassr
CR7 has already 24 goals in just 28 games after a staggering $200 million contract with Al Nassr. Al Alami marks the fifth club for Mr. Champions League’s career, following an unsuccessful second spell with Manchester United. His influence on the squad has played a crucial role in the success of Al Alami, currently sitting in fourth position with six wins in SPL.
He is currently leading the top-scoring list with 10 goals in the league. The Riyadh-based club has established a formidable strength in offense with CR7 and the newly signed star, Sadio Mane. The Knights of Najd have already clinched the Arab Club Cup with Ronaldo’s illustrious performances. Following his remarkable stint with Al Nassr, soccer fans eagerly hope for further success for the club as the season moves ahead. Do you believe Ronaldo’s influence helped the league to find growth in its revenue? Comment below and share your thoughts.
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