Smalling set to sign Al-Fayha contract with medical in Rome | OneFootball

Former England international Chris Smalling is on the verge of leaving Roma after five years, and is set to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Fayha, with his medical and contract signing booked in Rome.

Smalling ready to leave Roma after five years

The ex-Manchester United centre-back is set to sign a lucrative two-year contract with the Saudi Pro League side club, according to reports from Corriere dello Sport.

The deal between the relevant parties was reportedly closed while the Giallorossi squad were in Turin for Sunday’s 0-0 draw against Juventus at the Allianz Stadium.

Smalling is set to have his Al-Fayha medical on Monday, and also sign his contract shortly afterwards in Rome. He will then travel to Al Majma’ah to get to work with his new teammates.

His sale will save the club around €5m net. His contract with roma is due to expire on June 30, 2025.

Smalling has spent five years on Roma’s books having joined on an initial loan deal from Manchester United in 2019. He was then signed permanently for a fee of €3m, and went on to make 155 appearances in all competitions, including 113 in Serie A with a respectable tally of nine goals.