Before you think that Saudi soccer clubs are done recruiting top talent from European leagues in what has already been a $1 Billion spending spree you better wake up. The Saudi soccer clubs are playing the long game here with the goal of to get the Saudi Pro League to where it aspires to be among the top 10 leagues in the world. I’m thinking they’ll need to spend a lot more than $1 Billion to make that a reality, but the good news is that they have the money. Now it’s a matter of the soccer talent wanting to make the move to the Saudi Pro League, and will fan follow.
Saudi soccer league says big-money player purchases are only the first step in a long-term strategy