It has been a relatively quiet summer across global football. A combination of harsh economic conditions, the late finishing of continental national team tournaments, and clubs across various territories trying to navigate local financial regulations has contributed to this downturn in transfers.
The problem with spending big on expensive imported talent is that sustaining it means continuing to do so in perpetuity. This is expensive, doesn't guarantee success, can engender instability, and undermines national-team performances.
Inside Saudi Arabian football there is likely to be some more considered and strategic thinking right now, compared to two years ago. There is plenty of existing star power in the country however, with most of the big names still there.
We showed everyone that the Saudi Pro League is not an easy league. The league sent 14 players to the European Championship this summer, including celebrated talents.
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