Robert Lewandowski and Kevin De Bruyne Rejected Approaches From Saudi Pro League
- The Saudi Pro League have shaken the transfer market this year
- They have lured some elite footballersfrom European clubs, but some rejected their approaches
- Robert Lewandowski and Kevin De Bruyne are some of the players that opted to remain in Europe
Download the Sports Brief App for More Trending and Breaking News!
The Saudi Pro League have splashed the big bucks this summer, signing elite talent from European clubs like Sadio Mane, Neymar, and Karim Benzema.
However, some players from top European clubs, like Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski, rejected approaches from Saudi Pro League clubs in the summer transfer window.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Saudi Pro League sides made several attempts to sign Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyneand Lewandowski in the summer. However, the veterans rejected those approaches.
Real Madrid defender David Alaba also opted to stay in Spain. The SPL targeted the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Mohamed Salah, but their ambitions were unsuccessful.
Liverpool transfer news: How much did Liverpool spend this transfer window?
FootballThe top four clubs in the Middle Eastern country have made multiple high-profile signings in the summer as they look to make their league a destination for players, especially from Europe.
SPL's rapid growthCristiano Ronaldo was the first high-profile footballer to move to the league, and since then, several others have followed suit. Monstrous wages are believed to be the motivating factor for the players.
England spent the most money on transfer fees this summer. Clubs in the country spent a whopping £1.59 billion on transfers in the 2023 summer transfer window alone.
The SPL, on the other hand, spent a staggering £1.59 million. They spent more
Read on sportsbrief.com
