As the Saudi Pro League continues to grow and improve, it becomes more appealing to players, especially those starting to decline or are close to retiring. Saudi clubs can offer these players attractive salaries, making them a valuable option.
Here are some players who should already consider playing in Saudi Arabia.
Wilf Zaha is currently a free agent as his time with Crystal Palace has come to an end. Several teams have talked to Zaha's representatives, including French champions Paris Saint-Germain, Scudetto winners Napoli, as well as Lazio and Galatasaray.
Additionally, there is interest from Al Nassr and Al Ettifaq, a Saudi team that recently appointed Steven Gerrard as their manager.
Chelsea is actively trying to sell Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Saudi Pro League clubs this summer. They want to remove the 34-year-old player from their wage expenses.
The move to Saudi Arabia can be the best option both for Chelsea and Aubameyang himself considering the lack of playing time.
According to reports, Coutinho is on Gerrard's radar this summer. The Brazilian is definitely interested in making the move to Al Ettifaq in order to link up with his former teammate and manager.
Coutinho has found it difficult to get playing time at Villa Park since Gerrard was sacked in October 2022. He only made seven starts in the Premier League during the 2022/23 season, and his limited minutes under Unai Emery might be a crucial factor in deciding whether he leaves this summer
Hakim Ziyech desire for playing in Saudi Pro League is clear as he was almost set to join Al Nassr, but the deal fell through recently. The medical flagged some issues with his knee and hip, which led to the original offer being revised and reduced by 40%.
Ziyech turned down the revised offer, but there's another club interested in him. Al-Ahli is trying to sign Riyadh Mahrez from Man City, but if they can't, they've shown interest in Ziyech as a backup option
For Jesse Lingard move to Saudi Pro League can be the best option right now, as the player has stated that he won't reject any offers that come his way, including from Saudi Arabia.
The ex-Man United star currently does not have a club to play for next season, as his year-long deal at Nottingham Forest expired. With the dramatic decline in his career, the Gulf state can be the best choice for him to get some playing time and earn money.
Recently, Hugo Lloris has been granted permission not to travel with Tottenham in order to explore prospective transfer opportunities. The Frenchman had already made it clear that he wants to leave north London after spending 11 years with the club.
Lloris won't wait long for a possible transfer. Reportedly, one lucrative bid from Saudi Arabia is already arriving. Even though his prime years are over, he still has some time to play considering his position.
Vardy has less than 12 months remaining on his contract at Leicester and considering his age (36), a move to Saudi Arabia could be a great option for him. Several clubs, including Khaleej FC, even expressed interest in signing the Leicester City striker.
However, Vardy refused these offers as he considers the Gulf state a non-starter for him and his family.
