Saudi League Roshan’s summer transfer window officially closed at midnight last Wednesday, after the number of deals made by clubs reached around 134 deals, across 14 clubs, for Al-Hilal and Al-Batin to exit Mercato, the first with a suspension order from Sports Arbitration Center, and the second for not receiving a certificate of financial capacity.
Summer Mercato saw 60 deals for foreign players and 74 for local players.
The transfer of Abdul Rahman Gharib from Al-Ahli to Al-Nasr was the most visible deal for local players as it was valued at close to 25 million riyals.
The new foreign players represent 5 continents, first South America with 21 players, then Europe with 19 players, then Africa with 17 players, two Asian players and one North American player.
Brazilian players lead the club’s summer contracts with 12 players, followed by Colombia and Spain, and all countries have 4 players, while the number of Arab players has reached 7.
Al Khalij is the club with the most deals in the summer Mercato with 21 deals, followed by Al Adala with 15 players, third Al Tay with 13 players, Al Faiha with 11 players and Al Shabab signed nine players.
Al Wahda, Damak, Al Fateh and Al Taawun were awarded 8 contracts for each club, followed by Al Ittihad, Abha and Al Raed with seven contracts, and the agreement is concluded with six players, and Al-Nasr is considered the club with the least number of contracts for Mercato, which has only five players.
In terms of players’ market value, Polish youth Krychowiak leads arrivals with €8m, while Algerian Jamal Belamri and Romanian Matryta were the most famous returnees to the Saudi league after previous experience. and from the portal of other clubs.
