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Al-Sharq Al-Awsad newspaper sources have revealed the only source of financing Saudi club deals with world stars since the opening of the 2023 summer transfer market, in response to rumors of interference from the 4 main club departments involved in financial deals.
Al-Sharq Al-Awsad newspaper confirmed that the “Attraction Project”, led by the Saudi Professional League, is in charge of financing all contracts for Al-Hilal, Al-Nasr, Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahly in the current period. Summer Mercato.
A private source told the newspaper, “There is no truth to what has been circulated about the clubs financing any of the deals that have taken place. All the deals announced in the past weeks have been funded by the Polaris scheme.”
Middle Eastern sources continued, “Negotiations are taking place in coordination with the league and the CEOs of four clubs: Al-Ittihad, Al-Nasr, Al-Hilal and Al-Ahly.”
Etihad Jeddah have launched their first summer Mercado deals in 2023, signing French star Karim Benzema after his deal with Spanish side Real Madrid.
Just 10 days after the 2022 World Player of the Year Ballon d’Or winner, Al-Ittihad signed legendary French midfielder N’Kolo Kante after his contract with England’s Chelsea expired.
Al-Hilal Club have announced their first signings of the summer of 2023, including Portuguese international midfielder Robin Neves from Wolverhampton in England, and are also close to signing Senegalese defender Khalid Koulibaly from Chelsea.
Al-Nasr Club are set to make their first signings of the summer, including Moroccan international midfielder Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea.
Newly promoted to Saudi Arabia’s Roshan League, Al-Ahli have reached an initial deal with Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy from Chelsea.
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