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European summer heats up with Arab transfers
The 2026 summer transfer market showed a strong trend of Arab players moving toward major European clubs, with significant deals raising the market value of Arab athletes and featuring a mix of historic transfers and record-breaking prices. The most notable deal was Moroccan player Iaub Bouadri's transfer to Manchester City for around $110 million, reflecting the increasing market value of Arab players and highlighting intense competition in the English Premier League. Additionally, the transfer window marked the end of Mohamed Salah's stint with Liverpool, as he moved to Trabzonspor in Turkey, which helped to boost his popularity among Egyptian fans and his marketability. The market also saw movements by other Arab stars such as Ismaïl Siabi to Bayern Munich and Saud Abdul Hamid to Lons in Saudi Arabia. Currently, about 100 Arab players are competing in top European leagues, demonstrating the growing and expanding presence of Arabs in European football, a development influenced by their ongoing participation in the 2026 World Cup.
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