The Saudi league is looking for personnel with European roots in its staff so that the new players do not suffer such a ‘cultural shock’
The competition has invested more than 900 million in signings and now, its plan is to make them feel ‘at home’
The Saudi Arabian League ‘Saudi Pro League’ It has been greatly reinforced this summer with multiple stars. In a single market, they have removed the foundations of European football and have ‘stolen’ some of its most valued players from several greats. A clear vision to have a competitive league and among the best five in the world for several years.
The plan, on the other hand, may have some ‘fissures’, and could come from the cultural shock of some of them, accustomed to a European life that has nothing to do with what they will live in Riyadh, Jeddah or any other city in the Arab country. .
For that reason, The SPL has started a campaign to recruit different people on the employers’ staff so that they can interact with the footballers and make their adaptation easier.. Journalists, psychologists and different profiles with European roots that can be of help to the stars of the new competition.
Benzema, Neymar, Gabri Veiga, Sadio Mané, Mahrez, Kanté, Firmino, Ruben Neves, Brozovic, Kessié…More than 900 million have been spent by Saudi Arabian clubs, mostly distributed among the most important teams such as Al-Hilal, Al-Ittihad, Al-Nassr, Al-Ahli and Al-Ettifaq.
In fact, the Saudi League has positioned itself as second in the world in terms of spending, only behind the Premier League. Now, the next step is to try to make the players feel ‘at home’.