Saudi Football Clubs to Curb Spending in Next Transfer Window

Saudi teams spent $875 million on foreign players last summer
League’s star transfers include Ronaldo, Neymar, and Benzema

Neymar at match between Al Hilal and Al Shabab in Riyadh, September 29, 2023 — Neymar at match between Al Hilal and Al Shabab in Riyadh, September 29, 2023
Photographer: Francois Nel/Getty Images

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By Fahad Abuljadayel

March 13, 2024 at 9:00 AM UTC

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Saudi Arabia’s football clubs will not repeat their footballing spending spree this summer, after the Kingdom made plans to reduce losses and build a more sustainable domestic transfer market.