La Liga talent Gabri Veiga has agreed to join Al Ahli in the Saudi Premier League, as confirmed by Fabrizio Romano on Twitter.
Celta Vigo have accepted an offer for their creative midfielder, who has also accepted a presumably lucrative contract offer.
Clubs in the Saudi top flight are actively seeking to bolster their squads with both promising young talents and experienced players nearing the end of their careers.
Veiga was a highly sought-after player in Europe, with interest from clubs like Chelsea and Napoli. However, his potential move to Napoli fell apart in the last 48 hours. Ultimately, Al Ahli managed to secure his signing.
La Liga faces challenges as they struggle to keep talent like Veiga and compete with the higher wages in the Premier League. Meanwhile, the Saudi Pro League poses another threat.
A medical examination has been scheduled for Veiga on Thursday after an agreement was reached between the player and both clubs, according to Italian transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano.
Celta initially planned to accept Napoli’s €36m offer for Veiga, but Al-Ahli came in with a higher bid, activating the midfielder’s release clause. Celta will feel some regret as they are losing a talented player who helped them avoid relegation, and the release clause could have been higher considering Veiga’s potential. Nonetheless, Celta maximized their financial gain from his departure.
Al-Ahli has made a significant signing by acquiring top young talent Veiga. This acquisition is even more notable considering that other high-profile players have chosen to join Al-Ahli despite being in the twilight of their careers.
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