Neymar is on his way to leave PSG to join Al-Hilal after announcing his decision, before that the first star to leave Europe to come to Saudi Arabia to play football was Cristiano Ronaldo, he joined Al Nassr club in January. After the previous disagreements with Man Utd then he created the effect for the stars to leave Europe one after another.
Next Ronaldo was Karim Benzema, when the French striker refused to renew his contract with Real Madrid and switched to Al Ittihad – the team that won the Saudi Pro League title last season.
Another big name who also moved to the Middle Eastern country to play is N’Golo Kante when the French midfielder also decided to leave Chelsea on a free transfer and became teammates with Benzema at Al Ittihad.
According to The Sun, a squad of 11 stars (including Ronaldo, Benzema and Kante) could play in Saudi Arabia from next season.
Chelsea’s other star duo, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Hakim Ziyech will also visit Saudi Arabia, when their contract deal with Al Nassr is said to be almost complete.
In the heart of midfield, Wolves captain Ruben Neves will also be with Kante, as the 1997-born player will join Al Hilal next season.
In defense, there is another Chelsea player preparing to go to Saudi Arabia. Central defender Kalidou Koulibaly is considering Al Hilal after being unable to resist a lucrative contract placed on the negotiating table.
The Senegalese centre-back could side with two stars who are free agents this summer, defender Matt Doherty, who is looking for a new club, just six months after joining Atletico Madrid from Tottenham.
In addition, Colombian midfielder Yerry Mina is also being sought after by Saudi Arabian clubs after leaving Everton.
Finally, the goalkeeper position in the 11-star squad in Saudi Arabia will be taken by Edouard Mendy. The Senegal goalkeeper has lost his position as Chelsea’s number one stopper to Kepa Arrizabalaga, so he is ready to join Al Ahli next season.
