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The number of soccer players joining Saudi Arabia these days is quite incredible. Several players are on the verge of moving to Saudi Arabia, looking to play out their careers in the Middle East. One of the chief attractions for all players is the lifestyle and the money they earn. It is a luxurious life for most players because of the significant riches the owners offer. Hence, things are looking incredible for the players, as former Manchester United player Odion Ighalo shared a video. The player displayed the luxurious plane that he traveled in and became the unofficial marketing man for Al-Hilal after leaving United.
Odin Ighalo joined the Saudi club and raked in $5,000,000, with several other players joining for massive riches. Hence, the fans reacted to the lavish lifestyle they endured and understood why players moved to Saudi Arabia. Many fans took to Twitter to voice their opinions about the Saudi players’ lifestyle.
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Fans react to former United player displaying the luxurious airplane
The plane reportedly cost $220 million and was chartered by Prince Alwaleed bin Talal. The jet has various couches, gold-plated rooms, and other amenities to attract the players. One fan pointed out this by stating, “They’re on a whole a** spaceship.” The player showed off the plane by posting videos of the cockpit and how the pilots explained the flight status.
They’re on a whole ass spaceship 😂
— FP (@futbolphanatics) June 23, 2023
Another one commented on the magnificence of it. The visuals look appealing, and the players are enjoying their time.
Magnificent lifestyle
— Bayo Otedola (@mister_ade5) June 27, 2023
Another fan commented on how Cristiano Ronaldo became a telling influence on players to arrive in the Middle East.
Ronaldo really paved the way for all football stars to come
— caleb (@asomaning__) June 23, 2023
Although players explain how the league or the culture is more crucial, one fan pointed out the money aspect that cannot be underestimated.
Life is about money idc what anyone else says
— all my guys ballers (@carrim14) June 25, 2023
Can’t blame the comparison!
legit thought this was a hotel at first
— ✖️ (@0p1mx) June 23, 2023
I ain’t ever seen a double decker aeroplane I’m my life. Different
— ☔️ (@TetaBaII) June 26, 2023
One parent is determined to make his son a soccer player, considering the riches available to players.
My son will be a footballer, I don’t care what he wants to do, he should do it and be a footballer
— Mercy (@MercyE__) June 25, 2023
There were more chiming in with similar astonishment watching what the ex-United star shared.
That’s crazy, I feel like I need to be signed too. Saudi money is mad 😭
— Fred The Gunner (@baseup12) June 26, 2023
cant wait for my brother to play for saudi
— Yae (@ms_yaex) June 26, 2023
Walahi I think say na house before sha. There are some levels of Luxury minds can't comprehend till you attain a certain level in life.
— King Tobi 🤴🏾 (@KeengTobbie1) June 25, 2023
Imagine being a average baller and living this good!
— Rasshhyyyy Brooo (@jushyy) June 25, 2023
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Due to the extravagant contracts, Saudi Arabia is a hot market for players to join. The fans are clearly amazed by the luxurious setup in Ighalo’s clip. Moreover, they appreciate the new path the Nigerian chose. Ighalo played for United as a loanee in 2020-21, before joining Al Shabab in 2021 January.

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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Sean Ryan/IPS/Shutterstock 10809351g Odion Ighalo of Manchester United, ManU Brighton and Hove Albion v Manchester United, Carabao Cup fourth round, Football, Amex Stadium, Brighton, UK – 30 Sep 2020 EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists outside the EU, club/league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images 15 in extra time. No use to emulate moving images. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications/services. Brighton and Hove Albion v Manchester United, Carabao Cup fourth round, Football, Amex Stadium, Brighton, UK – 30 Sep 2020 EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists outside the EU, club/league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images 15 in extra time. No use to emulate moving images. No use in betting, games or PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTXHUNxGRExMLTxCYPxROMxBULxUAExKSAxONLY Copyright: xSeanxRyan/IPS/Shutterstockx 10809351g
From the looks of it, things are looking mesmerizing for the players joining the Middle East to play soccer. What are your thoughts on more European stars joining the Saudi league?
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