European football clubs are sounding the alarm as the financial might of Saudi Arabia continues to grow and exert its pull on the global football landscape. Concerns have intensified in recent years over the increasing involvement of Saudi investors in European football.
European clubs are facing mounting concerns over the increasing financial influence of Saudi Arabia. Initially, it was believed that only players nearing the end of their careers would consider the allure of Middle Eastern money.
However, the potential departure of prominent figures such as Liverpool’s captain Jordan Henderson, Manchester City’s treble winner Riyad Mahrez, and Bayern Munich’s Sadio Mane to Saudi clubs has become an unwelcome headache for the established powerhouses and even UEFA itself. There is a genuine worry that the European competitions will lose their appeal to TV viewers.
According to information received by Sportscliffs, Mahrez has already reached an agreement on a lucrative contract with Al Ahli. Meanwhile, it appears that Henderson is willing to relinquish his role as Liverpool captain in order to reunite with former teammate Steven Gerrard.
Mane is also pushing for a move away from Bayern Munich, and it is anticipated that more high-profile stars will follow suit before the closure of the summer transfer window.
Moreover, managers are also being targeted by Saudi interest, with Fulham’s Marco Silva yet to commit to a new deal amidst the tempting offers. The financial pull from Saudi Arabia is causing widespread unease and has cast a shadow of uncertainty over the European football landscape.
