Roberto Firmino, the renowned Brazilian striker, has just joined the ranks of Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia after leaving Liverpool. This transfer marks a new chapter in the career of Firmino, who signed a three-year contract with the Saudi club.
Firmino, 31, was a free agent after his contract with Liverpool expired at the end of last season. He has been a key part of the Reds squad, scoring 111 goals in 362 games since joining from Hoffenheim in 2015.
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Al-Ahli have managed to attract several big names this summer, and the arrival of Firmino further strengthens their squad. He joins Edouard Mendy, the Senegal goalkeeper who recently left Chelsea.
This movement is part of a larger trend, where several renowned players have joined Saudi clubs, such as N’Golo Kanté, Kalidou Koulibaly, Karim Benzema, Ruben Neves and Marcelo Brozovic. This series of transfers testifies to the growing ambition of the Saudi Pro League, which aims to become one of the best leagues in the world.
Firmino’s major role in Liverpool’s success
Firmino therefore leaves Liverpool, where he played a major role in the success of the club. Together with Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mané, he formed a fearsome attacking trio, helping Liverpool win the Champions League in 2019, the Premier League in 2020, and the FA Cup and League Cup in 2022 His extra-time goal in the 2019 FIFA Club World Cup final against Flamengo will also be remembered.
