Roberto Firmino Once is hailed as one of Smartest signings by Saudi Pro League’s summer transfer window, has been hit by a brutal exclusion from Al-ahliDomestic squad. In a shocking event the Brazilian forward has been dropped from the club’s Saudi Pro League list to make room for a new signing.
This decision withdraws Saga of Neymar on Al-HilalWhere the Brazilian superstar was also left outside the club’s Saudi Pro League squad due to concern. Now Firmino is in a similar tendency, and his future at Al-Ahli looks more and more uncertain.
Royal’s decision to shoulder Firmino was not performance -related. Saudi Pro League allows clubs to register maximum 10 foreign playersAnd Firmino was one of several international stars on the club’s books. When the club secured one 50 million euros for Brazilian edge Galeno From Porto in January, they had to make room in their squad.
With other high -profile names such as Riyad Mahrez, Franck Kessie, Edouard Mendy, Ivan Toney and Gabri Veiga Still seen as decisive for the team decided the club that Firmino was Odd man out. According to reports from Saudi Arabia, the previous Liverpool was officially forward dropped from the league squad to meet Galeno’s registration.
Although it is omitted from domestic competition, Firmino remains eligible to play in the AFC Champions League. His response to the pitch was immediately and rolled back the years with a Fantastic bicycle kick goal Against Al Sadd.
FIRMINO’s future: What now?
Before the Saudi transfer window was closed there was rumors of an exit For Firmino. But no move was materialized, and as a result he will do it Stay on Al-ahli until at least summer. However, the ex-premiums the league star will be limited to Playing in the Asian Champions League For the rest of the season. His contract goes to 2026But whether he will see it is still an important issue.
A potential return to Brazil has been discussed, with Palm tree appears as a possible destination. Although he has never played for a top Brazilian club, Firmino remains a highly respected figure in his home country. With Palmeiras set to participate in Club -World CupThey could see Firmino as an experienced forward who could increase their squad for the tournament.
Situation similar to neymars
Firmino’s exclusion mirrors Saga around Neymar on al-hilal. When the Brazilian superstar signed for the club, he was expected to be one of the faces in the Saudi Pro League. But after suffering a serious injury, he was left outside the domestic squad. “Neymar will not be registered in the team for the championship. He can participate in the Asian Champions League, ” Al-Hailal Manager Jorge Jesus confirmed in January.
Jesus continued to doubt the 33-year-old’s ability to return to his former level and stated: “Physically, Neymar can no longer play at the level we are used to. Unfortunately, things have become difficult for him. “ Eventually, the blue waves completed its contract through mutual consentallows him to return to Santos on a short -term deal.
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