In a league that is now known for its galaxy of aging European stars, a former Premier League The icon arrived in Saudi Arabia with great expectations, just to be darkened by the glossy light from two high figures –Cristiano Ronaldo and My wife.
While Portuguese and French legends continue their duel for Saudi Pro League’s Golden Boot And championshipbery, another South American attacker has silently finished its chapter in the Middle East. His exit, confirmed this week, signals the end of a short and bitter sweet enchantment in the kingdom.
Although his name once lighted up Anfield and echoed in the Champions League nights, the 33-year-old found life in Saudi Arabia much less forgiving. He arrived in the summer of 2023 in the middle of fanfare, billed as a marking signed for Al-ahliA club with ambitions to rise in the wake of the Saudi football boom. But by the end of the 2024-25 season, his impact had decreased, and the club made it official: his journey with them was over.
Saudi Arabia Adventure ends for previous Premier League -ess
Roberto FirminoThe former Liverpool Talisman, will share roads with Al-ahli This summer after only two seasons, with the club confirming the mutual dismissal of its contract. Firminos Stint started with promise. During his debut year he was an integral part of Al-Ahlis’s historical triumph in AFC Champions Leagueand score six goals and give seven assists, including two important assists in the final Against Kawasaki Frontale.
“Despite its decline in performance, Firmino helped to achieve a historical performance for the club,” said “Khalid al-Ghamdi, the club’s president. “He played an important role in our Asian title-one first for al-ahli.”
Still, his domestic form did not match expectations. The Brazilian fought to cement his place in Saudi pro league Troop and where excluded from the other half of the campaignA speaking sign that his time in the kingdom was approaching its end.
What is the next one coming?
Before his Middle East’s movement, Firmino had already etched its name in the Premier League history. With 82 goalsHe remains the league Brazilian highest scoreA record forged under a glittering magic formula at Liverpool from 2015 to 2023. A key member of Jürgen Klopp’s swinging front three, Firmino helped the red to Premier League and Champions League Glory, praised as the glue that joined Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane.
But the dream did not completely translate in Saudi Arabia. Thus, Brazilian’s immediate focus is to ensure a trait, with reports suggesting a strong interest in a return to His homeland. FlemishOne of the country’s most stored clubs is rumored to be a front runner for his signature. Have previously played for Figueirense and GraveA homecoming is now likely to look likely.
