Former Watford and Burnley striker Andre Gray set to join Saudi Arabian side Al-Riyadh on a free transfer after his contract with Aris Salonika was cancelled by mutual consent
Former Watford and Burnley striker Andre Gray will join Saudi Arabia’s Al-Riyadh on a free transfer after his contract with Aris Salonika was terminated by mutual consent.
- Former Burnley and Watford striker Andre Gray is set to sign for Al-Riyadh
- Gray is a free agent after his Aris Salonika deal was canceled by mutual consent
Former Watford and Burnley striker Andre Gray is on his way to Saudi Arabia – even though their transfer window closed on Thursday.
Gray’s contract with Aris Salonika was terminated by mutual consent last week, allowing him to join Al-Riyadh as a free agent. The deal is expected to be confirmed soon.
The 32-year-old was a consistent goalscorer in England for several clubs, including Luton, Brentford and QPR, before joining Greece in 2022.
He married Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock earlier this year and also has 13 caps for Jamaica.
During his spells at Burnley and Watford, Gray made 115 appearances in the Premier League, scoring 23 goals while providing eight assists.
Ex-Watford and Burnley striker Andre Gray is set to sign for Saudi Arabian club Al-Riyadh
Gray played in the Premier League for both Burnley and Watford before heading to Greece
Gray won the Championship title with Burnley in 2015/16 and the Conference Premier with Luton in 2013/14.
In 2019, he was part of the Watford team that reached the FA Cup final before their defeat to Manchester City.