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"The rise of the Saudi Arabian league is causing some concerns in the football world, as it may potentially change the landscape of football. Recently, Manchester City's manager Pep Guardiola also commented on the emergence of the Saudi Arabian league and expressed some worries about it, suggesting that it might impact the transfer market.
The English Premier League (EPL) has become one of the most successful football leagues globally in recent years, largely due to its excellent broadcasting revenues and operational capabilities. When it comes to competing for players, EPL clubs often have the financial firepower to outbid their rivals, using their financial strength as an advantage.
However, the Saudi Arabian league is now demonstrating an even stronger financial capacity than the EPL, and this has raised concerns, as Pep Guardiola pointed out. In the current transfer window, Manchester City faced significant competition from the Saudi Arabian league when trying to keep long-serving player Riyad Mahrez. Guardiola did not want Mahrez to go to Saudi Arabia, but the lure of a contract offering a weekly salary of £750,000 was something Manchester City could not match. In the end, Mahrez chose to move to Saudi Arabia.
Guardiola mentioned that a few months ago, no one would have expected that many top-level football stars would choose to play in Saudi Arabia. However, this trend is becoming a reality, and it's likely to continue in the future. Guardiola also expressed uncertainty about whether the Saudi Arabian league's model can be sustained, but it's undeniable that the current situation is happening. The EPL needs to think about how to address this challenge, and most importantly, it needs to recognize its existence." |
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Post time 13-9-2023 14:16:35