Roberto Firmino Stays at Al Ahli; Premier League Return Compromised Due To Major Reason- Reports

Player transfers are a typical occurrence in the soccer world. Factors such as ambition, performance, and financial gains drive their move from one club to another. Nonetheless, when a player receives a monstrous salary, the impending transfer to another club can become a much more complex process. It is exactly what Roberto Firmino faces at his Saudi Arabian club, Al Ahli.

Recent reports say that the Brazilian soccer star’s desire to move from his current club is still full of obstacles and could fail to materialize. Now let’s dive deeper and find out the future of the former Liverpool star. 

An unexpected turn in the move of Roberto Firmino

As per the recent tweet from NewsNow4Sports, Roberto Firmino will not depart Al Ahli, as no other European club can afford his high salary. It was an enormous blow to the Brazilian forward, as he wanted to move to a European club, with his stint at the Saudi Arabian club drawing blanks. Many even believed he would leave Al Ahli soon and return to his former club, Liverpool, where he once reigned as a top player.

This speculation among the fans strengthened when the official X handle of Liverpool posted a video of Firmino and wrote, “Bobby back at Anfield.” In the video, the 32-year-old was spotted with his wife, Larissa Pereira, and four daughters. The excited fans swarmed into the comment section and asked the English club to bring Bobby home! Yet, that’s not a straightforward deal. 

Firmino, who achieved Premier League and Champions League victories at Liverpool, faced a disastrous time at Al Ahli. His debut match saw him score a hat-trick, followed by which he failed to find a place in the scoresheet for the next seventeen games. Consequently, the Saudi Arabian club was highly disappointed with the Brazilian, who failed to deliver what was expected.

The curtain fell on the Brazilian’s Premier League move

Several elite soccer stars found their home in Saudi Arabian clubs quickly. However, Firmino was not one, as he stated that he wanted to move out within six months of joining Al Ahli for a whopping $22 million per season. Following this, some reports said the 32-year-old received a lucrative offer from Premier League side Fulham.

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Even though Fulham didn’t respond to the rumors, soccer fans’ speculations strengthened as the club was already looking for a replacement for Aleksander Mitrovic. However, now the air is clear, and fans believe Firmino will stay with Al Ahli and focus on the upcoming Saudi Pro League. Do you think that the Brazilian will continue at Al Ahli? Let us know in the comments below.

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