Saudi football won’t stop. After securing the hosting of the 2034 World Cup, negotiations have begun to strengthen the domestic league.
Saudi Arabia is not slowing down in its pursuit of football excellence. After winning the bid to host the 2034 World Cup, negotiations have commenced to bolster further the local league.
Players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Milinkovic-Savic, Koulibaly, and National Team coach Mancini, among many others, are already in their orbit. It’s no surprise considering their choice to host the 2034 World Cup. With more than a decade to go, it’s possible that many other global football stars will find the irresistible allure of petrodollars hard to resist.
Italian football has already made significant contributions to the Saudi cause, many players moved there this summer and notably Italy even lost their National Team head coach to them. Now, it might have to bid farewell to other prominent figures.
According to Corriere dello Sport, the coaches of Lazio and Roma could be the next to emigrate to Saudi Arabia. Sarri has already hinted that this might be his last year with the Biancocelesti, while Mourinho recently declared that he will undoubtedly coach in that region someday, although the exact timing remains uncertain.
Then there are other well-known courtships, like those of Immobile, Lukaku, and Dybala, who could come back into focus following Saudi’s tempting offers: However, some players may not accept, based on their life choices. But, often, those choices waver in the face of the mountain of Saudi dollars. The latest targets include Pulisic and Rabiot, who are less certain than before about renewing their contracts.
In summary, Saudi Arabia is not giving up and is determined to become a top-tier football league. If they continue in this direction, they might just achieve it.
