162 Million Euros Spent by Saudi Clubs This Summer… Al-Ahli Leads the WayTT • 20The Saudi Professional League clubs have launched the summer transfer window for the 2026–2027 season with significant activity, ranging from major deals and free transfers to signing young talents, alongside the departure of several prominent foreign players.According to the deals with publicly disclosed financial values so far, Saudi clubs have spent at least €162.15 million, excluding undisclosed fees, signing bonuses, salaries, and commissions.Al-Ahli and Al-Hilal alone account for €141.06 million of this total, highlighting the intense competition between the two clubs ahead of the new season.The overall market value of the Saudi League stands at approximately €1.12 billion. Al-Hilal tops the list with a squad valued at €221.13 million, just ahead of Al-Ahli at €220.05 million, followed by Al-Qadsiah at €143.13 million.Al-Ahli is the biggest spender among clubs that have completed multiple deals, with expenditure reaching €71.26 million.Top Incoming Deals
- Portuguese winger Francisco Trincão topped the arrivals, joining from Sporting Lisbon for €39.35 million — the second most expensive deal of the summer so far.
Al-Ahli also signed:
- Armenian attacking midfielder Eduard Spertsyan from Krasnodar for €21.9 million.
- Gambian defender Abu Bakar Sidi Kinteh from Tromsø for €6.5 million.
- Nayef Masoud from Al-Fateh for €3.51 million.
- Meshal Al-Mutairi on a free transfer.
Departures from Al-Ahli: Franck Kessié and Riyad Mahrez (end of contract), while Firas Al-Ghamdi moved to Abha on a free transfer.Al-Hilal ranks second in spending with €69.8 million. They secured Dutch winger Cristhian Stuani? Wait — Crysencio Summerville from West Ham for €64.5 million on a contract until June 30, 2030 — the most expensive deal in the Saudi League this summer so far.Other arrivals:
- Right-back Mohammed Al-Sarnoukh from Al-Fateh for €3 million.
- Winger Sabri Dahal from Al-Fateh for €2.3 million.
Departures: Brazilian striker Marcos Leonardo sold to Ajax for €19.9 million, Mohammed Al-Qahtani to Al-Qadsiah for €935,000, Abdulkareem Darsee loaned to Abha, plus Pablo Mari and Abdullah Radif (end of contract).Al-Qadsiah has spent only €935,000 so far (paid to Al-Hilal for Mohammed Al-Qahtani) and signed Moroccan right-back Soufiane Karkouri from Utrecht on a free transfer.Despite modest spending, Al-Qadsiah has the third-highest squad market value in the league at €143.13 million.Al-Ittihad has spent €16 million on announced deals, most notably:
- Serbian defender Jan-Carlo Simić from Anderlecht for €15 million (obligation to buy after previous loan).
- Cameroonian defender Steve Ketter from AEL Limassol for €1 million (activation of purchase option).
- Rakan Kaabi from Al-Fateh on a free transfer.
Departures: Fabinho, Abdulaziz Al-Bishi, Ricardo Caraballo (free to Sarajevo), Awad Al-Nashri (free to Al-Shabab).Al-Nassr has not announced any new signings in the available data so far, but saw several notable exits, including John Durán (loan to Benfica), Marcelo Brozović, Abdulrahman Ghareeb, and goalkeeper Raghed Najjar.The defending champions are preparing for the new season with a squad valued at €126.58 million, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, João Félix, Kingsley Coman, and Sadio Mané.Other clubs’ activities were also covered in detail, including modest spending by Al-Kholood (€2m), Al-Taawoun (€2.15m), free transfers by several teams, and various player movements.Most Expensive Deals So Far:
- Crysencio Summerville to Al-Hilal — €64.5 million
- Francisco Trincão to Al-Ahli — €39.35 million
- Eduard Spertsyan to Al-Ahli — €21.9 million
- Jan-Carlo Simić to Al-Ittihad — €15 million
With the transfer window still open and many deals yet to be finalized or disclosed, the total spending is expected to rise significantly before the season begins.
