2024-25 season European transfer window has basically closed, and the spending in the Saudi League this summer is not as crazy as last year at the same time, totaling 297 million euros. Promoted team Al-Khadisia has been active in the market, accounting for 4 out of the top 10 transactions.
Moussa Diaby, the winger who joined Al-Jeddah from Aston Villa for 60 million euros, is currently the most expensive player. Ivan Toney and Cancelo rank second and third, respectively.
Top 10 signings in the Saudi League this summer:
1. Moussa Diaby, forward, Villa → Al-Jeddah United, 60 million
2. Ivan Toney, forward, Brentford → Al-Jeddah National, 42 million
3. Cancelo, defender, Manchester City → Al-Riyadh Al-Yaqoot, 25 million
4. Ezzequiel Fernandez, midfielder, Boca → Al-Khadisia, 18.7 million
5. Wesley, forward, Corinthians → Al-Riyadh Victory, 18 million
6. Bentao, goalkeeper, Paranaense → Al-Riyadh Victory, 18 million
7. Puertas, midfielder, Union Santa Fe → Al-Khadisia, 15 million
8. Gignac, forward, Club America → Al-Khadisia, 13.8 million
9. Gaston Alvarez, defender, Herta Berlin → Al-Khadisia, 12 million
10. Oyarzun, midfielder, Roma → Al-Jeddah United, 12 million
Note: Saudi League summer transfer window opened on July 18 and closed on October 6.
