In the past few weeks, Saudi Arabia seems to have taken the spotlight. Ever since Cristiano Ronaldo made a switch to the Gulf country, the place has become quite eminent. Players around the globe are looking to follow in the footsteps of CR7 as they are linked with a move to the Middle East.

It was just recently that the Al Nassr forward reunited with his ex-Real Madrid teammate Karim Benzema, who joined his rivals, Al-Ittihad. Likewise, soccer stars around the globe continue to be linked with Saudi clubs. In fact, Ronaldo is set to unite with his national teammate.

Cristiano Ronaldo set to reunite with Portuguese teammate

Perhaps Ronaldo has really become a trendsetter as he continues to entice other players to move abroad. Now his own national teammate is set to join him at Al Nassr. The player is none other than the Portuguese midfielder, William Carvalho. The Jeddah-based club is reportedly close to signing the CR7’s countrymen.

As reported by Saudi’s Twitter-based news platform, Al Nassr has agreed to all the details with Carvalho. The club may announce the deal anytime soon. The 31-year-old midfielder is currently playing for La Liga side Real Betis. He has a contract with the Spanish side until 2026. Prior to Betis, Carvalho enjoyed spells with a few Portuguese clubs. After coming through the ranks of Sporting CP, he went on loan to play for their other rivals, including CD Fatima and Cercle Brugge.

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After Opening Up on Complicated ‘Heat’ Issues, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Former Teammate Decides to Jump on Saudi Arabia Bandwagon

After returning in 2018, the player was signed by Betis for $17.5 million. Since then, he has made 178 appearances, in which he has scored 10 goals and made 12 assists. He also won the Spanish Cup last year with Los Verdiblancos. Indeed, he will be a good signing for Al Nassr, who recently got a massive $600 billion cash injection.

Al Nassr receives massive cash injection

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is known for its prolific investments. They have already acquired LIV Golf and Premier League side Newcastle United. However, now they seem to be expanding their sports investment portfolio. Reports from Saudi Arabia indicate that several multi-sector companies owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) are considering taking over four clubs in the Saudi Pro League.

This move is expected to have a significant positive impact on both the clubs and the league itself. Saudi Arabia is also emerging as a strong contender for the 2030 World Cup bid, alongside Egypt and Greece. In line with this, PIF is prioritizing the development of stadiums. PIF also launched a giga project named the Qiddiya Project, which saw them partner for over 20 years with Al Nassr. This deal gives them a significant chunk of $26 million a year. Moreover, the takeover gives them a major boost, thanks to the $600 billion net worth of PIF.

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Nonetheless, with the Saudi clubs acquiring more fame, more stars will definitely want to come to the Middle Eastern country. What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments.