New defection in Saudi Arabia

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By: Manu Tournoux

New defection in Saudi Arabia

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is the latest star player to want to leave Saudi Arabia, just six months after signing for Al-Hilal.

The midfielder joined the Saudi Pro League from Lazio in July last year and helped the team to the top of the table, scoring eight goals and registering four assists in 16 matches.

Henderson led the way

However, Il Messaggero reports that the Serbian international met his former Lazio teammates at Riyadh airport after the Supercoppa Italiana defeat to Inter last week, and told them he wanted to return to the Roman club .

Milinkovic-Savic is not the first big name to become disillusioned in the Middle East, just months after being lured to the Pro League by a lucrative contract. Jordan Henderson has already left Al-Ettifaq to join Ajax this month, while Karim Benzema is also said to be looking for a way out due to a feud with Al-Ittihad.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.