It was the phenomenon of the summer and the summer transfer window. Saudi Arabia has made a name for itself in the transfer market. Several players from European championships have joined different Saudi clubs to continue their careers there.
The Gulf country is now establishing itself as a destination of choice and attractive for very high level players. During an interview with journalist Piers Morgan, Zlatan Ibrahimovic spoke about the players who chose to go to the Saudi Pro League.
Although he himself was approached by a Saudi club, the Swede declined this proposal. If he understands the choice of certain players to have wanted to try the adventure, he believes that it is preferable to stay on the big stage, namely in Europe.
“ I also received an offer from China and an offer from Saudi Arabia, but the question is: what do you want? What are your goals ? I said before we started that some players have to finish their career on the big stage because it is the peak of their career. You must be recognized for your talent, for what you have earned. Because if you are remembered in the opposite way, then what are our daily workouts for, what are we recognized for? This is our talent, this is what you want to be remembered for,” did he declare.
And to add: “So I think some players who reach a certain level have to stop at a certain stage. You can’t go down to a lower level and end your career differently. But some players needed to make a lot of money because they didn’t make enough. »
