Comparing Saudi Pro League Spending to Europe’s Top 5 Leagues This Summer
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The Saudi Pro League has taken football by storm this year. After acquiring the services of Cristiano Ronaldo, one of football's biggest stars, clubs in the country have continued to sign top players from European clubs.
With an influx of high-profile players like Karim Benzema, Riyad Mahrez, and N'Golo Kante, the league's rise seems to be accelerating, and numbers suggest they have spent even more than some top European leagues.
In June, the country's Public Investment Fund (PIF) took over the four biggest clubs, Al-Ittihad, Al-Nassr, and Al-Hilal — the top three in last season's top flight — and second-tier champions Al-Ahli. According to the Guardian, Saudi Arabia has now spent at least $6.3 billion in sports deals since early 2021,
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FootballAl-Hilal recently submitted a world-record €300 million bid for French captain and Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappé, per Fabrizio Romano. Their financial muscle allows them to attract not only the big names but also younger players in their prime.
By doing so, they are competing with Europe's top five leagues, Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, and French Ligue 1, for the signatures of the best players. So, how much have they spent this summer so far compared to these leagues?
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