Transfer market | What seduces Saudi players beyond money?

Saudi Arabia has become a potential destination for many players. The Arab country is the one that is betting the most at an economic level to incorporate figures, but in their projects they add other incentives so that the players opt for their proposals.

The way of life in such a restrictive country puts many footballers back. However, foreigners from high standing in Saudi Arabia have certain conditions to feel very comfortable.

The players live in luxury ‘Compounds’, that is, closed complexes that are small cities. They enjoy mansions like the ones they can have in Europe and, within the complex, they have everything: Shopping centers, supermarkets, gift shops, beauty centers, cinemas and all kinds of tracks to practice sports activities.

In the case of Riyadh, where the most powerful clubs are located such as Al Nasrr and Al-Hilalthe city is growing and The number of hotels or restaurants are multiplying.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Although there has been a lot of news about the lack of adaptation of Cristiano Ronaldo to the country, sources consulted by SPORT They assure that the Portuguese does not have any kind of problem with his life in Arabia.

At a sporting level it is obvious that the championship is weak compared to any European. But it has some advantage. For example, it is a short league. Now there are only two days left to go in a tournament with only 16 teamss. Therefore, the footballers are not squeezed and enjoy extensive vacation time.

In Barca key, legends like Land Messi, Sergio Busquets or Jordi Alba are in the sights of the Saudis. His economic conditions would be unbeatable for footballers of his age and, with contracts of two years maximumis not seen by any means as a destination in which both they and their families would have a hard time.