Saudi Arabia transfer tracker: List of 2023 major summer moves
Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante, Ruben Neves and Edouard Mendy have all made the move to the Middle East so far, with many more stars to follow: Your Comprehensive Saudi Arabia Transfer List of All Big Summer Moves in 2023
- Cristiano Ronaldo has inspired big names to make the move to Saudi Arabia
- The striker joined Al-Nassr in December after leaving Manchester United
- Saudi Arabia’s 2023 summer term ends on September 20
Cristiano Ronaldo started a trend after joining Saudi Arabian team Al-Nassr in December.
The Portuguese star penned a two-year contract worth £175 million per season after leaving Manchester United last November.
Other big names have since followed and many more big deals will be completed before the end of the summer period.
Clubs in Saudi Arabia have until Wednesday, September 20, which means teams have plenty of time to make big-money deals.
So follow all the latest big completed deals in Saudi Arabia throughout the summer period with our constantly updated transfer tracker below.
Cristiano Ronaldo (left) signed for Al-Nassr after leaving Manchester United on the loose
Ronaldo’s move has inspired many other big names to follow in his footsteps and make the move to the Middle East
Al Hilal FC
Ruben Neves
Ruben Neves was one of the first big names to make the move to the Middle East this summer. Neves joined Al-Hilal for £47 million in a recording contract for Wolves. The Portuguese midfielder scored 30 goals in 253 appearances over six seasons with Molineux.
Neves, who had one year left on his contract, was part of the Wolves team that won the Sky Bet Championship title in 2018 after moving from Porto.
Kalidou Koulibaly
Kalidou Koulibaly left Chelsea just twelve months after signing for the Blues to join Al-Hilal in a £20 million move.
The 32-year-old joined Chelsea from Napoli last summer for £34 million.
During his only season with the club, Koulibaly went on to make 32 appearances and scoring twice in all competitions for the Blues.
Kalidou Koulibaly left Chelsea to join the Blues after just one sea at Saudi side Al-Hilal
Al Ahli SC
Edward Mendy
The goalkeeper completed a move to Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli, becoming the third Chelsea player, after Koulibaly and N’Golo Kante, to move to the Middle East.
The Senegal international left Chelsea after three years in west London and was part of the team that won the 2021 Champions League.
Edouard Mendy is one of three Chelsea players to have made the move to the Middle East
Al-Ittihad FC
Karim Benzema
Karim Benzema is another player who will play in the Middle East for the new season after joining Al-Ittihad on a free transfer.
The Frenchman signed a three-year contract with the club and was allowed to leave the Bernabeu after 14 years after voiding the 12-month extension he had signed.
N’Golo Kante
Benzema will be joined by compatriot N’Golo Kante after his departure from Chelsea and a free transfer to Saudi Arabia. The French star joined the Blues in 2016 after a high-profile move from Leicester City and enjoyed a successful career at Stamford Bridge.
A statement from the Saudi champions confirming the move read: “Ittihad Club wishes Kante success in achieving the goals of the club and meeting the expectations of all fans and supporters of the club during his time with the team.”
Karim Benzema became the first big name to make the move to the Middle East this summer
The Frenchman will play in the same team as former Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante
