Al-Diriyah competes with Al-Ittihad for Sporting Lisbon star
Al-Ahli, Al-Ittihad, and Al-Driea clubs in the Saudi Pro League are preparing for the upcoming season by making significant signings, most notably the transfer of Sporting Lisbon star Pedro Gonçalves to one of the Saudi clubs, amid a competition between Al-Ittihad and Al-Driea. Reports indicate that the deal is in its final stages, with Al-Driea having the edge in reaching an agreement thanks to the presence of Portuguese coach Bruno Lage, who is playing a role in convincing the player. This move is part of the club's strategy to reduce wage expenses, as Gonçalves is among the highest-paid players on the team, and his departure will create better financial flexibility for the club. Despite interest from other European clubs, Sporting Lisbon’s high financial demands have made Saudi clubs the most capable of meeting the deal’s terms. It is worth noting that Gonçalves, who is 27 years old, has been with Sporting for several years and had an impressive season last year, scoring 13 goals and providing 8 assists in 27 Portuguese league matches.
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