Toni Kroos Blasts Young Players for Moving to Saudi Arabia, lauds Cristiano Ronaldo
- Toni Kroos has criticized Saudi Arabia again
- The Real Madridmidfielder is not concerned about young players from European clubs moving to Saudi Arabia
- Highly rated Spanish forward Gabri Veiga isthe latest player to move the Saudi Pro League
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Real Madrid veteran Toni Kroos is not happy about young players from top European clubs moving to the Saudi Pro League. He said it is fine for Cristiano Ronaldo, who is at the end of his career, to move to Saudi Arabia.
Many players from European clubs have moved en masse to Saudi Arabia. Neymar, Benzema, and Sadio Maneare some of the big names that have signed for Saudi Pro League clubs.
By offering monstrous wages, top Saudi Pro League sides have convinced players playing in Europe's top leagues to join them. 21-year-old Gabri Veiga is one player who shocked many fans and players like Kroos for joining Al-Ahli from Celta Vigo.
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FootballSPL club's aggressive approach in the transfer market saw them bid a world record €300 million bid to sign Kylian Mbappe, but the Frenchman was reportedly not interesting.
Their deep-pocketed Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) are looking to transform football in the country, and it appears they are willing to spend enough to lure the best talent. They have also invested in other sports like golf and Formula 1.
They have spent at least $6.3bn (£4.9bn) in sports deals since early 2021, per Guardian.
Kroos concerned about young player moving to SPLThe Madrid star said he is concerned about young players leaving Europe and going to the SPL. He added that everything revolves around money.
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