Saudi champions Al Ittihad add Liverpool's Fabinho to squad of 'outstanding players'

01.08.2023 - 05:47 thenationalnews.com

Al Ittihad have confirmed the signing of Brazil midfielder Fabinho from Liverpool on a three-year contract. Fabinho, 29, was left out of Liverpool's pre-season squads for trips to Germany and Singapore after the Saudi Pro League champions made a £40 million bid for him.

Al Ittihad, managed by former Tottenham boss Nuno Espirito Santo, said Fabinho's signing is part of their effort to "reinforce the team with outstanding players, who will support their journey in the upcoming phase, which includes multiple domestic and international competitions".

Capped 29 times for his country, Fabinho will link up with fellow new boys Karim Benzema, N'Golo Kante and Jota at Al Ittihad, one of four Saudi clubs controlled by the Gulf state's sovereign wealth fund, PIF.

Fabinho is the third Liverpool player to switch to Saudi Arabia this summer after fellow midfielder Jordan Henderson signed for Steven Gerrard's Al Ettifaq and striker Roberto Firmino switched to Al Ahli.

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