RIYADH: One would have been forgiven for thinking this was the quietest transfer window of the Saudi Pro League since the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo in early 2023. Most of the signings before the final 48 hours were minor reinforcements, with the most expensive transfer being Murad Al-Hawsawi’s move from Al-Khaleej to Al-Hilal. By the end of the transfer window, 40 new transfers had been completed across the league, representing 45 percent of the window’s transfers. The seeds were sown on Jan.

RIYADH: Matchday 20 of the Saudi Pro League concluded after what was arguably the most dramatic week of the season, both on and off the pitch. Monday saw the winter transfer…

RIYADH: One would have been forgiven for thinking this was the quietest transfer window of the Saudi Pro League since the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo in early 2023. Most of the…