Devaluations dominate
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In the market value update of the Saudi Pro League, devaluations dominate – the 57 most valuable players are all downgraded. This affects summer newcomers like Ivan Toney (28), Moussa Diaby (25) or ex-Leipzig player Mohamed Simakan (24), but also veterans like Cristiano Ronaldo (39) and Neymar (32). The former Leverkusen player Diaby remains at the top of the ranking despite the second-largest loss in the league.
The right winger came from Aston Villa to Al-Ittihad Club in the summer as the second most expensive transfer in SPL history for 60 million euros, but now he is losing 20 million euros or 36.4 percent of his market value due to the move to a significantly weaker league and is staying initially stands at 35 million euros.
But the driving force of the Saudi Pro League is different. “Even at 39 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo remains the face of the league and not just for image reasons,” says Tiberius Radziejewski, Area Manager Asia. “Despite a rather shaky season for Al-Nassr, his performances are excellent and he is once again fighting for the title of top scorer in the league. After his market value was left untouched in recent updates, we have decided to lower his value before his 40th birthday. Nonetheless, it is a market value for the history books.”
Although the old star has lost 3 million euros to 12 million euros, he remains one of the most valuable over-34 players in the world. When Ronaldo turns 40 in February, he will be the most valuable 40-year-old in the history of transfer market values. But it remains to be seen whether Ronaldo will celebrate this birthday with his current club. Since Al-Nassr missed the Club World Cup, there are rumors that he could change clubs and join Al-Hilal. Should that happen, a duel with his former club Real Madrid would await in the group stage. In addition, the long-distance duel with his former long-time rival Lionel Messi (37; Inter Miami) would certainly dominate the headlines.
Market values Saudi Pro League: Big cuts for Neymar and Toney
Such a move could also bring Ronaldo together with Neymar. But only if the Brazilian still plays for Al-Hilal next summer. “For the other superstar next to Ronaldo, Neymar, his stint in the Saudi Pro League did not go well,” said Radziejewski: “After a mini-comeback, another serious injury and rumors of retirement, the move ultimately turned out to be a financial disaster for the record champions turns out. With over 60 games missed in two years and 42 minutes played this season, a major devaluation is inevitable.” Neymar’s market value halves from €30 million to €15 million – his lowest value since September 2010.
The red pencil is even more obvious than with Neymar, Diaby & Co. when it comes to former Premier League striker Toney. After his €42 million transfer from Brentford FC to Al-Ahli SFC, he lost €22 million in value and is now valued at €28 million. “Performances that were below expectations and the fact that he was recently not considered at all in the English national team make it clear that a loss is unavoidable,” explains Radziejewski.
Also devalued include Leipzig’s ninth most expensive sale in the club’s history, Simakan, who is downhill from 35 million to 28 million euros after his 35 million move to Al-Nassr, and the former Munich player Sadio Mané (32; -6 million). . to 9 million euros) and ex-Wolfsburg Koen Casteels (32; -one million to 5 million euros). Real’s former star striker Karim Benzema (36) also continues to lose money due to age (-2 million to 8 million euros), despite the fact that he is currently the best scorer on the list.
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