Saudi Pro League’s Shocking Spending Habits: Can Man City’s Ederson be the Next Victim?
The Saudi Pro League is on a roll this summer, and no one is immune to their financial muscle. While many top clubs around the world struggle to find the right balance between wage bills and transfer budgets, the Saudi Pro League is throwing money around like it’s confetti.
Younger players are finally taking notice of the incredible riches on offer, and even players in their prime are willing to take a leap of faith and move to the Middle East. CaughtOffside sources confirm that Al-Ittihad are in talks with Premier League champions Manchester City to sign Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson. According to our insiders, Ederson has already reached a verbal agreement on personal terms, which would see him pocket an eye-watering €80m over three years.
Now, let’s not be naive. The Saudi Pro League’s financial clout is staggering, but its footballing credibility is, well, questionable. At 68th in the world according to TeamForm, it’s not exactly the most respected league out there. Cristiano Ronaldo, fresh from his Al-Nassr signing, even predicted that the league will be "a top-five league in the world" one day. That’s an optimistic claim, to say the least.
Man City, on the other hand, are the reigning Premier League champions. Their goalkeeper, Ederson, has been a key part of their success under Pep Guardiola. Can he really be swayed by a whopping salary increase and a three-year contract?
Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr have been linked with Ederson previously, but when talks with City fell through, they opted for Bento from Athletico Paranaense instead. City are reportedly open to negotiating with Al-Ittihad, but they’re not exactly thrilled about losing one of their most prized assets.
So, will Ederson take the plunge and join the Saudi Pro League’s ever-growing expat community? Only time will tell. As the transfer saga unfolds, keep your eyes peeled for more updates on our website and social media channels. Don’t forget to follow us on all platforms for the latest transfer news and insights.
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