Saudi Pro League to spend big again this summer

Published February 29th, 2024 - 12:02 GMT
Supporters cheer in the stands during the Saudi Pro League football match between Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh on December 1, 2023. (Photo by Fayez NURELDINE / AFP)
Supporters cheer in the stands during the Saudi Pro League football match between Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh on December 1, 2023. (Photo by Fayez NURELDINE / AFP)

Saudi Pro League vice-chairman Saad Al Lazeez is looking forward to another summer of mega spending.

The Saudi Public Investment Fund has invested heavily in the last couple of years in a push to elevate the overall quality of the league.

Al Lazeez spoke to the Financial Times' Business of Football Summit and said: "This is a long-term investment. We are not in it for a season.

"We are pleased with what has been achieved so far. In fact, I think we are a bit ahead of schedule."

The SPL is reportedly eyeing a move for Liverpool star Mohamed Salah this year along with other high profile stars that are being linked with possible transfers as well.

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