After failing to renew your bond with the Liverpool, striker Roberto Firmino may be packing for Saudi Arabia. According to information from the journalist Fabricius Romanthe Brazilian is negotiating to join Al-Ahli.
The club would have offered a three-year contract to the 31-year-old, who is free on the market and can sign with any team free of charge. The Saudis would only be waiting for a positive sign from Firmino regarding some details to complete the transfer.
Al Ahli are advancing to final stages of Roberto Firmino deal. Three year contract on the table, player side still discussing some details before giving the green light. 🇸🇦🇧🇷 #transfers
Al Ahli hope to unveil Firmino and Mendy as new signings soon. pic.twitter.com/RMcr1lnhNp
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 27, 2023
Controlled by the country’s sovereign fund, Al-Ahli is yet another team with great investment capacity. Saudi Arabia’s biggest national champions are returning to the elite of local football after winning the second division title last season.
In addition to Firmino, Al-Ahli are in advanced talks with Chelsea to bring in goalkeeper Édouard Mendy. Another name that interests the club is winger Ryad Mahrez, who won the Champions League with Manchester City in early June.
Revealed by Figueirense, Firmino began his career in Europe at Hoffenheim, in Germany, before moving to Liverpool. The striker was also part of the Brazilian squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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