Saudi Arabia transfer tracker: Every confirmed summer deal

Saudi Arabia transfer tracker: Every confirmed summer deal

One of the big talking points of this summer transfer window is the rise of the Saudi Professional League.

Four of the nation's biggest clubs in Al-Ittihad, Al-Nassr, Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli are now 75% owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), which has dramatically increased their spending power.

As such, some of the biggest stars in European football are deciding to follow in Cristiano Ronaldo's footsteps and make the move to Saudi Arabia. 

We run you through all the major done deals.

Karim Benzema (Al-Ittihad)

Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema, 35, got Saudi's summer business underway by joining champions Al-Ittihad on a free transfer.

The Real Madrid icon signed a two-year contract with an option for a further year, which is reportedly worth around £100million per season.

N'Golo Kante (Al-Ittihad)

N'Golo Kante, 32, decided to follow in the footsteps of his compatriot Benzema by moving to the Jeddah-based outfit on a free transfer.

The all-action midfielder left Chelsea after seven years of quality service, putting pen to paper on a four-year deal worth a reported £86m per season.

Ruben Neves (Al-Hilal)

Wolves received a club record fee of £47m from Al-Hilal for their former captain Ruben Neves, who had just one year remaining on his deal at Molineux.

The Portuguese midfielder — still only 26 — signed a three-year contract with the 18-time Saudi Pro League champions.

Kalidou Koulibaly (Al-Hilal)

Neves will play alongside Kalidou Koulibaly in Riyadh next season following the centre-back's departure from Chelsea just a year after signing from Napoli. 

The deal for the 32-year-old defender cost Al-Hilal a reported £20m in transfer fees, with his contract running until 2026.

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