Al-Hilal Leads Saudi Clubs in Summer Spending

Al-Hilal dominated spending among Saudi Roshn League clubs during the summer transfer window, committing €193 million to three major signings, according to Transfermarkt.

The club’s biggest deal brought Brazilian forward Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal. Al-Hilal also signed Crysencio Summerville and Ollie Watkins, taking its total outlay to about SAR 841 million.

Al-Qadsiah ranked second after spending €61 million on Dutch international Tijjani Reijnders and another €8 million on Ivorian player Ali Badra Diabate. Its total reached €69 million, or SAR 300 million.

Al-Ahli spent €68.5 million. Its deals included €39.3 million for Francisco Trincao, €21 million for Edouard Spertsyan and €6.5 million for Gambian defender Aboubakar Kinteh. Artem Bondarenko also joined on a season-long loan for a reported €1 million.

Al-Ittihad spent €32 million, including €13 million for Senegalese midfielder Dion Lopy from Almeria, €15 million to make Jan-Carlo Simic’s move permanent and €4 million for the loan of Colombian Richard Rios. Al-Nassr made one signing, paying €22 million, or SAR 96 million, for Portugal international Samu Costa from Mallorca.