In the Saudi Arabian capital, Riyadh, they aim high. Al-Nassr FC are looking to lure the biggest names in European club football with plenty of cash behind them. Cristiano Ronaldo (37) is expected to sign at the turn of the year, Sergio Ramos (36) is to follow in the summer.
Sergio Busquets could be the next superstar to make his way to Saudi Arabia. The Barça legend shares an expiring contract with Ramos and has an offer from Riyadh, according to a report by ‘Mundo Deportivo’. Al-Nassr lures the 34-year-old with one “dizzying financial offer”. The report leaves open which salary spheres it is about. In any case, Al-Nassr has enough money.
The club is supported by the investment fund Quiddiya, the main shareholder is the Public Investment Fund (PIF), which took over Newcastle United just over a year ago. In view of the World Cup bid for 2030, the Saudi sovereign wealth fund can and wants to invest as much as possible in football.
Does Busquets say adios?
Busquets could well follow the call from Saudi Arabia. The midfielder recently ended his career in the Spanish national team. Basically, Busquets seems to be preparing for retirement. The captain is still in demand at Barcelona and has rarely missed a game, but the Catalans already have their sights set on a potential successor in N’Golo Kanté (31).
