The big boss of the Saudi Pro League confirmed that he wants to recruit 2 stars, Ronaldo is at risk of losing his number one position

According to Mr. Michael Emenalo, the two names targeted by the Saudi Pro League include Mohamed Salah and Kylian Mbappé.

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“Salah is like Messi, Karim Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo or Kevin De Bruyne. These players just need to open their mouths and we will be ready to listen. I know Salah is happy at Liverpool, a club with a rich history and great form.” … We respect that and don’t want to put pressure on him,” Mr. Emenalo said.

“But if Salah is interested in coming to the SPL, he knows what to do. We are always ready. Salah is a player that every tournament wants to own,” the SPL director emphasized.

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In addition, Mr. Emenalo also revealed that, in addition to recruiting stars to enhance the reputation of the tournament, SPL also focuses on investing in the future by recruiting young stars.

“We are trying to build a sustainable tournament. Therefore, SPL will not refuse the opportunity to own Kylian Mbappe. He is a player that I especially love,” added the former Nigerian international.

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Mbapp’s contract will expire in the summer of 2024. This player’s dream is to play for Real Madrid. However, SPL can make the French player change his mind if he makes a strong enough offer, including salary, bonuses and unprecedented privileges in history.

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Previously, Saudi Arabian media revealed that big clubs in the country’s national championship also want to recruit Kevin De Bruyne, if Man City offers the right price. In addition, the Saudi Pro League is said to still want to maintain its ambition of owning two superstars, Ronaldo and Messi.

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 The contract between Messi and Inter Miami will expire next summer, while Ronaldo’s contract is about to be extended thanks to his impressive form. As long as Messi has no intention of retiring, SPL still has a chance.

Previously, “El Pulga” was offered for sale by Al Hilal with an income of up to 600 million euros per year. Messi admitted that he once considered going to the Middle East but then chose to go to America after discussing with his family.

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