The great movements of Arab football in this transfer window gained another episode this Tuesday, when Al-Ahli, from Saudi Arabia, confirmed the signing of Roberto Firmino. The attacker left the Liverpool at the end of the last European season after eight years at the English club, for not having his contract renewed.
Yes sir 🫡🪄#WelcomeFirmino pic.twitter.com/jZGcJXCUon
– Saudi Al-Ahly Club (@ALAHLI_FC) July 4, 2023
With that, Firmino will join several other big names that transferred to Saudi Arabia in this window. In addition to Cristiano Ronaldo, who arrived at the beginning of the year, Karim Benzema, Kalidou N’Golo Kanté and Edouard Mendy will also play in the country.
Formed in the basic categories of FigueirenseFirmino had a quick passage through the tombense and left Brazil, heading to Hoffenheim, in Germany. After four seasons in German football, the striker moved to Liverpool, a club where he rose to prominence in Europe.
For the Anfield team, the number 9 accumulated 362 games, 111 goals and 79 assists. In the eight years he played for Liverpool, Firmino lifted seven cups: Champions League, Club World Cup, English ChampionshipEuropean Super Cup, FA Cup, English League Cup and European Super Cup.
For the Brazilian Teamdisputed the world Cup 2018 in Russia. In addition, he was in four America Cupsa tournament he won in 2019, in Brazil.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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