Fabinho leaves Liverpool and signs a millionaire transfer to the Saudi league

The Saudi league, after signing many world-renowned players such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Benzema in a short space of time, continues to look for new targets to promote the sport within the country, negotiating the transfer of Brazilian midfielder Fabinho, 29, who wore the shirt from Liverpool last season. Rumors indicate a significant advance in the transaction between the athlete and Al-Ittihad, waiting only for the conclusion of the deal to sign with his new club. Values ​​involving the new reinforcement are around 40 million pounds (251 million reais).

Brazilian did not travel to Pre-Season in Germany

Recently, the team commanded by Jurgen Klopp traveled to Germany to play a pre-season friendly tournament, however, Fabinho was not listed. The midfielder is still waiting for the final arrangements in the negotiation with Al-Ittihad, despite his contract with the English ending only in 2026. If the transfer is completed, the player joins the French N’Golo Kanté and Karim Benzema in the current Saudi champion, as well as countrymen Romarinho, Igor Coronado and Marcelo Grohe.

Reformulation in Liverpool and loss of space in the Brazilian National Team

In his previous period defending the English club, Fabinho started most matches, adding 40 appearances since the start of the season, in addition to scoring two goals in the Premier League. However, Liverpool is going through an important moment in the reformulation of its squad, selling some important players that have made history in recent years and betting on younger signings. So far, the Reds have confirmed the departures of Milner, Keita, Oxlade-Chamberlain and Roberto Firmino. In addition to sales, they also announced the signing of Argentine Mac Allister and Hungarian Szoboszolai.

Even though he was called up during Tite’s tenure with the Brazilian national team until the last World Cup, the player ended up on the bench many times, as he did not receive many opportunities as a starter. The lack of perspective motivated the departure of the midfielder from English football towards Al-Ittihad. Fabinho was announced at Liverpool in 2018, playing 2019 matches, with 11 goals and 10 assists. During his spell, the number 3 won 7 titles for the Reds, including a Champions League, a Premier League and a FIFA Club World Cup.

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