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Belgian footballers transferring to Middle East clubs

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Reports indicate a trend of Belgian footballers seeking transfers to Middle Eastern clubs. Abdoulay Diaby, a 35-year-old ~~striker,~~ striker and former Club Brugge and RSC Anderlecht player, has completed a transfer to Palm City in the United Arab Emirates. Diaby has previous experience playing in both Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Concurrently, Michy Batshuayi ~~is expected to move~~ has moved from Eintracht Frankfurt to Abha Club in the Saudi ~~Pro~~ Roshn League. While Batshuayi ~~remains~~ remained under contract with the German club until 2027, he ~~has reportedly~~ had fallen out of ~~the~~ head ~~coach’s plans. Batshuayi is said to be~~ coach Adi Hütter’s plans after scoring four goals in ~~Saudi Arabia awaiting an official announcement,~~ 21 appearances. His departure is viewed as a strategic move ~~that would also assist~~ for Eintracht Frankfurt ~~in freeing~~ to free up ~~budget.~~ budget, as his base salary is reportedly approximately three million euros per year. Following his arrival in Saudi Arabia, Batshuayi has been integrated into the Abha Club squad. Coach Damir Buric selected the Belgian striker for the starting lineup in a second-round Roshn League match against Al Ahly, marking his debut for the club.

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