Al-Hilal Signs Three Premier League Strikers, Faces Neom SC with New Firepower
AM730 · 1 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
Al-Hilal, the wealthy Saudi Pro League powerhouse, has made a massive statement ahead of the new season by signing three Premier League strikers for close to 200 million euros. The squad, managed by Italian coach Simone Inzaghi, aims to reclaim the league title after finishing second to Al-Ittihad led by Cristiano Ronaldo last season. Their new-look attack will be on display when they host Neom SC on September 8 at 02:00, with Brazilian forward Gabriel Martinelli potentially making his home debut.
Key Points
- Al-Hilal spent approximately 200 million euros (about 18.2 billion HKD) signing three Premier League forwards: Summerville (West Ham), Watkins (Aston Villa), and Martinelli (Arsenal)
- The team finished runners-up in the Saudi Pro League last season and were eliminated from the AFC Champions League Elite in the round of 16 via penalties to Al-Duhail
- Al-Hilal released Benzema, Malcom, Marcos Leonardo, and saw Joao Cancelo return to Barcelona, while retaining key players like Ruben Neves, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, and goalkeeper Bono
- The club has started the new season with five consecutive league wins, scoring 17 goals and conceding just 3
- Neom SC, promoted last season, signed former Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette, 35, who scored 11 league goals last season and has 3 goals plus 1 assist this campaign
- Brazilian forward Gabriel Martinelli ranks as the third-highest transfer in Saudi Pro League history and could make his home debut in this match
- The match (FB4651) kicks off at 02:00 on September 8, with Al-Hilal aiming to continue their winning streak and build momentum for the AFC Champions League Elite
Why It Matters
The match showcases Saudi Arabia's aggressive investment in world-class football talent, directly challenging European leagues for top players . For Hong Kong football fans, the availability of these star players on streaming platforms means access to high-profile matches featuring former Premier League icons in their prime years .
The match showcases Saudi Arabia's aggressive investment in world-class football talent, directly challenging European leagues for top players . For Hong Kong football fans, the availability of these star players on streaming platforms means access to high-profile matches featuring former Premier League icons in their prime years .