Brazil midfielder Fabinho has joined Al Ittihad from Liverpool on a three-year deal, the Saudi club announced on Monday (Jul 31). Financial details were not disclosed but British media reported the Saudi Pro League champions paid £40 million (US$51.33 million) for the 29-year-old. Fabinho will j
Brazil midfielder Fabinho has joined Al Ittihad from Liverpool on a three-year deal, the Saudi club announced on Monday .
Financial details were not disclosed but British media reported the Saudi Pro League champions paid £40 million for the 29-year-old. Fabinho will join Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema and former Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante at the Jeddah-based club. The Brazil international made 219 appearances for Liverpool since his arrival in 2018, and helped the team to the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, League Cup and UEFA Super Cup titles.The Saudi Pro League has become an attractive destination for high-profile players since Cristiano Ronaldo moved to Al-Nassr last January in a deal reported to be worth around US$220 million per year.
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