Saudi Pro League Spends Big Again: Moussa Diaby Joins Al-Ittihad for €60m
The Saudi Pro League is back at it again, splashing the cash to attract some of the world’s top talent. The latest big-money signing is French winger Moussa Diaby, who has made the move from Aston Villa to Al-Ittihad for a whopping €60m.
At just 26 years old, Diaby has chosen to trade in the Premier League for a chance to play alongside the likes of Karim Benzema in Saudi Arabia. It’s a bold move, but one that could pay off in a big way.
Most Expensive Transfers to the Saudi Pro League
So, where does Diaby’s move rank among the most expensive transfers to the Saudi Pro League? Well, it’s clear that the league is willing to spend big to attract top talent. Neymar’s move from PSG to Al-Hilal last summer still holds the top spot, with a transfer fee of €90m.
But Diaby is not alone in the €60m club. He joins a group of three players who have made the move to Saudi Arabia for the same fee. Malcom’s move from Zenit St Petersburg and Otávio’s move from Porto also cost €60m.
The Top 10 Most Expensive Transfers
Here’s a look at the top 10 most expensive transfers to the Saudi Pro League:
- Neymar (PSG to Al-Hilal) – €90m
- Diaby (Aston Villa to Al-Ittihad) – €60m
- Malcom (Zenit St Petersburg to Al-Ittihad) – €60m
- Otávio (Porto to Al-Hilal) – €60m
- Rúben Neves (Wolves to Al-Hilal) – €55m
- Aleksandar Mitrovic (Fulham to Al-Hilal) – €52.6m
- Fabinho (Liverpool to Al-Ittihad) – €46.7m
- Sergej Milinković-Savić (Lazio to Al-Hilal) – €40m
- Riyad Mahrez (Manchester City to Al-Alhi) – €35m
- Gabriel Veiga (Celta Vigo to Al-Ahli) – €30m
What’s Next for the Saudi Pro League?
The Saudi Pro League is clearly committed to spending big to attract top talent. But what’s next for the league? Will they continue to splash the cash to attract even more big-name players? Only time will tell.
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