Jackpot for Allan Saint-Maximin with Mahrez

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By: Manu Tournoux

Jackpot for Allan Saint-Maximin with Mahrez

French winger Allan Saint-Maximin has officially signed with Saudi club Al-Ahli for an undisclosed amount.

Saint-Maximin, who leaves Newcastle for Al-Ahli, is the latest player to join the Saudi Pro League.

Al Ahli paid a sum of around £23million and is managed by the country’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), which also owns Newcastle. However, neither club revealed the exact amount.

The 26-year-old will team up with former Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez and ex-Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino to form an aggressive attacking line at Al Ahli. Saint-Maximin joined Newcastle in August 2019 from Nice and has scored 13 goals and provided 21 assists in 124 appearances.

The Frenchman is expected to join the club on Monday morning where he will complete his first round of training before the winger gets up to speed.

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Manu Tournoux

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