If you follow football, you've probably noticed a lot of big names heading to Saudi Arabia lately. But it's not just about retirement leagues anymore; there's a massive, state-backed ambition behind this influx that's reshaping global football.
The Saudi Pro League (SPL) is trending because it's aggressively signing global football superstars, shaking up the traditional transfer market.
This started notably with Cristiano Ronaldo joining Al Nassr in December 2022, followed by a wave of other high-profile players like Karim Benzema, Neymar, and N'Golo Kanté moving to Saudi clubs.