Riyadh watching closely in September.
FIFA has officially confirmed new regulations for the transfer market, allowing countries like Saudi Arabia to continue signing players after the European transfer window has closed. This could pose a significant challenge for clubs like Real Madrid, with players like Vinicius Junior and Eder Militao being the latest to be linked with moves to the Middle East.
This is not a new development, as Saudi Arabia has been extending its transfer window beyond Europe’s for several seasons. This year, Saudi Pro League clubs will have until September 20th to make signings, giving them a significant advantage over European teams who have to finalize their deals by the end of August.
The Saudi Pro League, with its vast financial resources, has become a major player in the global transfer market, often targeting top European talent. This has created a challenging environment for clubs like Real Madrid, who must contend with the risk of losing their star players to lucrative offers from the Middle East.
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