Demarai Gray joins Al-Ettifaq from Everton on Saudi transfer deadline day

07.09.2023 - 11:23 arabnews.com

LIVERPOOL: Everton winger Demarai Gray became the latest player to join the exodus to Saudi Arabia after signing for Al-Ettifaq on Thursday on the final day of the country’s transfer window.

The Jamaica international moved for an undisclosed fee and signed a four-year contract. He follows a slew of stars from Europe’s top leagues who have headed to the lucrative Saudi League in recent months.

Marquee names like Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Karim Benzema have all taken up the riches on offer as Saudi has embarked on a spectacular recruitment drive.

The 27-year-old Gray joined Everton from German team Bayer Leverkusen in 2021. He made 75 appearances and scored 12 goals for the Premier League club. “There has been a lot of speculation about my situation all summer,” Gray posted on Instagram. “The truth is, I gave my all to this club on and off the pitch through good and bad.

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