- Saint-Maximin joins Al-Ahli
- Signs for undisclosed sum
- Will link-up with Mahrez
WHAT HAPPENED? Saint-Maximin, who departs Newcastle for Al Ahli, is the newest player to join the Saudi Pro League. Al Ahli paid a reported fee of around £23 million and is managed by the nation's Public Investment Fund (PIF), which also owns Newcastle. However, neither club disclosed the exact amount.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: The 26-year-old will team up with former Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez and ex-Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino to form an aggressive frontline at Al Ahli. Saint-Maximin joined Newcastle in August 2019 from Nice and amassed 13 goals and 21 assists in 124 games.
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WHAT NEXT FOR SAINT-MAXIMIN? The Frenchman is expected to join the club on Monday morning where he will undergo his first set of training sessions before the winger can settle into rhythm.