We may see more players opt to leave Saudi Arabia and return to Europe, following the trend established with Jordan Henderson’s move to Ajax from the Pro League.
Juventus appear to be exploring this path, expressing their continued interest in Sergej Milinkovic-Savic’s return to European football, reports Tuttomercatoweb. The Serbian midfielder was once a target for Juventus when he played in Serie A with Lazio, but opted to do so. sign for a club in Saudi Arabia.
Despite their move to the Middle East, Juve view Milinkovic-Savic as a viable option to bolster their midfield, a domain in which they currently lack depth. While the report suggests the move may not materialize in the existing move window, Juventus may also simply be making a move for him in the upcoming summer move window.
The potential return of players from Saudi Arabia to Europe could be influenced by factors such as career ambitions, competitive opportunities, and the desire to be part of prominent football leagues.
Juve FC says
SMS is a perfect midfielder in Serie A and is probably in Saudi Arabia.
If he comes back to Europe, we have to take his opportunities and make the transfer.
However, he is now making a lot of money and has to sacrifice the maximum to sign for Juve.
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