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Categories: SPORTS

Saudi Pro League attracts European talent

Entities: Al-Diriyah · Paris FC · Everton · Alimami Gory · Idrissa Gana Gueye

Overview

In late July 2026, Senegalese midfielder Idrissa Gana Gueye left Everton after a 236‑appearance spell and signed a one‑year contract with newly promoted Saudi First‑Division side Al‑Diriyah. The move was presented as part of the Saudi league’s strategy to add experienced international players to help clubs establish themselves in the top flight.

Two days later, the recruitment drive was highlighted again when Paris FC forward Alimami Gory was reported to be finalising a transfer to the Saudi Pro League, while Gueye’s signing with Al‑Diriyah was reaffirmed. Both reports underscored the league’s ongoing effort to draw established European talent, signaling a broader pattern of senior Premier League and Ligue 2 players moving to Saudi clubs to raise the competition’s profile.

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [SPORTS] 8 sources
    Saudi Pro League signs Paris FC forward Alimami Gory and ex-Everton midfielder Idrissa Gana Gueye

    Alimami Gory leaves Paris FC for the Saudi Pro League and veteran Idrissa Gana Gueye departs Everton for Al‑Diriyah, highlighting Saudi clubs’ push for European talent.

  2. 4 days ago

    [SPORTS] 9 sources
    Idrissa Gana Gueye joins Saudi club Al-Diriyah after leaving Everton

    Idrissa Gana Gueye, 36, leaves Everton after 236 games and signs a one‑year contract with Saudi Pro League newcomers Al‑Diriyah, joining a growing Senegalese contingent in the league.

Sources

archysport.com · foot01.com · footballclubdemarseille.fr · gilabola.com · insidefutbol.com · leral.net · ndarinfo.com · po.hu · senego.com · senenews.com · sentv.info · sport.fr · sport1.pl · thepeoplesperson.com · tuttomercatoweb.it