Fabinho latest big name player to join Saudi Pro League in huge deal

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Peter Fitzpatrick·31 July 2023

Fabinho latest big name player to join Saudi Pro League in huge deal

Fabinho has become the latest big-name player to make the move to Saudi Arabia, signing for Al-Ittihad for a reported £40 million.

The 29-year-old has signed a three-year deal with the Saudi Pro League champions, ending a five-year association with Liverpool.

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The Brazilian international moved to the Reds in 2018 from Monaco and became an integral member of the squad that ended the club’s 30-year wait for a league title and claimed a sixth European Cup success.

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He also won the FA Cup and League Cup while at the club, making 219 appearances and scoring 11 goals in this time.

Fabinho will link up with Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kanté and Jota, who made moves from Real Madrid, Chelsea and Celtic respectively.