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The Saudi Arabia Pro League has become a hotbed for expensive football transfers.
In recent years their clubs have been spending huge amounts of money to bring in top talent from around the world.
Here is a list of the top 10 most expensive football transfers in Saudi Pro League history:
Neymar (PSG to Al-Nassr) - €90M
Neymar Saudi Pro League transfer | Source: Google[/caption]
Neymar is the most expensive football transfer in history, and his move to Saudi Arabia pro league team Al-Nassr in 2023 was no different. The Brazilian superstar joined the Saudi club from Paris Saint-Germain for a fee of €90 million, making him the most expensive player in Saudi Pro League history.
Neymar's move to Al-Nassr was met with mixed reactions. Some fans were excited to see the world-class player join the league, while others were critical of the high price tag. However, there is no doubt that Neymar's arrival will boost the profile of the Saudi Pro League and make it a more attractive destination for top talent.
Malcolm (Zenit Saint Petersburg to Al-Hilal) - €60M
Malcolm Saudi Pro League transfer | Source: Google[/caption]
Malcom is a Brazilian winger who joined the Saudi Arabia club, Al-Hilal from Zenit Saint Petersburg in 2022 for a fee of €60 million. The 25-year-old has previously played for Barcelona and Bordeaux, and he is considered to be one of the most talented players in his position.
Malcom's move to Al-Hilal was seen as a major coup for the club, and he is expected to be a key player in their quest to win the AFC Champions League. The Brazilian has already made a good start to his career in Saudi Arabia, scoring 5 goals and providing 3 assists in 10 appearances.
Ruben Neves (Wolves to Al-Hilal) - €55M
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Ruben Neves Saudi Pro League transfer | Credit: SkyNews | Source: Google[/caption]
Ruben Neves is a Portuguese midfielder who joined the Saudi Arabia club, Al-Hilal from Wolves in 2022 for a fee of €55 million. The 25-year-old is a highly-rated player who has previously played for Porto and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Neves is known for his passing ability and his ability to control the midfield. He is expected to be a key player in Al-Hilal's midfield, and he will be looking to help the club win the AFC Champions League.
Fabinho (Liverpool to Al-Ittihad) - €46.7M
Fabinho is a Brazilian midfielder who joined the Saudi Arabia side, Al-Ittihad from Liverpool in 2023 for a fee of €46.7 million. The 28-year-old is a versatile player who can play in a number of positions in midfield.
Fabinho is known for his defensive abilities and his ability to break up play. He is expected to be a key player in Al-Ittihad's midfield, and he will be looking to help the club win the Saudi Pro League title.
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic (Lazio to Al-Hilal) - €42M
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic Saudi Pro League transfer | Source: Google[/caption]
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is a Serbian midfielder who joined the Saudi Arabia team, Al-Hilal from Lazio in 2023 for a fee of €42 million. The 27-year-old is a highly-rated player who has previously played for Genk and Lazio.
Milinkovic-Savic is known for his passing ability and his ability to score goals from midfield. He is expected to be a key player in Al-Hilal's midfield, and he will be looking to help the club win the AFC Champions League.
These are just the top 5 most expensive football transfers in Saudi Pro League history. The league is only going to get more competitive in the years to come, and it is likely that we will see even more big-money transfers in the future.
Riyad Mahrez – €35M
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Riyad Mahrez Saudi Pro League transfer | Source: Google[/caption]
Mahrez is known for his dribbling ability and his ability to score goals from the wing. He is expected to be a key player in Al-Ahli's attack, and he will be looking to help the club win the AFC Champions League.
Sadio Mane – €30M
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Sadio Mane Saudi Pro League transfer | Source: Google[/caption]
Sadio Mane is a Senegalese winger who joined Saudi Arabia side, Al-Nassr from Bayern Munich in 2023 for a fee of €30 million. The 30-year-old is a highly-rated player who has previously played for Southampton and Liverpool.
Mane is known for his pace, his finishing ability, and his work ethic. He is expected to be a key player in Al-Nassr's attack, and he will be looking to help the club win the Saudi Pro League title.
Diogo Jota – €29.1m
Jota Saudi Pro League transfer | Credit: Al Arabiya | Source: Google[/caption]
Diogo Jota is a Portuguese winger who joined the Saudi Arabia club, Al-Ittihad from Celtic in 2023 for a fee of €29.1 million. The 25-year-old is a very skilful player who has previously played for Atlético Madrid and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Jota is known for his finishing ability and his ability to score goals from all over the pitch. He is expected to be a key player in Al-Ittihad's attack, and he will be looking to help the club win the Saudi Pro League title.
Roger Ibanez – €28.5M
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Roger Ibanez Saudi Pro League transfer | Source: Google[/caption]
Roger Ibanez is an Italian defender who joined the Saudi Arabia side, Al-Ahli from Roma in 2023 for a fee of €28.5 million. The 23-year-old is a top-notch player who has previously played for Roma and Cagliari.
Ibanez is known for his pace, his strength, and his ability to defend in both the air and on the ground. He is expected to be a key player in Al-Ahli's defence, and he will be looking to help the club win the AFC Champions League.
Allan Saint-Maximin – €27.2M
Allan Saint-Maximin Saudi Pro League transfer | Source; Google[/caption]
Allan Saint-Maximin is a French winger who joined the Saudi Arabia side, Al-Ahli from Newcastle in 2023 for a fee of €27.2 million. The 25-year-old is a top-rated player who has previously played for Nice and Newcastle.
Saint-Maximin is known for his pace, his dribbling ability, and his ability to create chances for his teammates. He is expected to be a key player in Al-Ahli's attack, and he will be looking to help the club win the Saudi Pro League title.
