Trending topics:
Soccer

Romelu Lukaku makes bold prediction on Saudi Pro League

The 30-year-old Roma striker was asked his opinion about the SPL, and he made a bold statement on the league’s future.

Romelu Lukaku makes bold prediction on Saudi Pro League
Romelu Lukaku makes bold prediction on Saudi Pro League

Roma striker Romelu Lukaku is well traveled, having played in the Premier League, Belgium, and Serie A. Lukaku, currently on loan from Chelsea he will review his options when his loan ends in June of 2024.

Romelu Lukaku has turned down going to the Saudi Pro League twice, but that does not mean the former Inter Milan striker won’t go one day. Lukaku spoke to Belgian outlet HLN and gave his viewpoint on the SPL.

Lately a lot has been made of a mass exodus from Saudi Arabia, with Jordan Henderson leaving for Ajax and reports that Karim Benzema also wants out of his deal with Al-Ittihad.

Advertisement

Romelu Lukaku on Saudi Pro League

When asked about his view on the Saudi Pro League, “For me personally I think in the next two years it will be one of the best leagues in the world if not the best”.

PSG ambassador Laure Boulleau slams Cristiano Ronaldo over Ligue 1 claim

see also

Lukaku reportedly turned down a $57 million-per-year offer from Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal last summer.

Advertisement

Saudi Pro League exodus

Advertisement

While the SPL is marching on as business as usual, Jordan Henderson was the first to end his contract. Now with most clubs starting new in 2024 there are talks of Sergej Milinkovic-Savic reportedly wanting to return to Lazio, Roberto Firmino is said to be frustrated at current club Al-Ahli, and Benzema may return to European football.

Newcastle United agree to \'shock\' transfer for one of their key players to Saudi Pro League

see also

ALSO READ

MLB News: Nestor Cortes makes big admission about Yankees’ World Series loss to Dodgers
MLB

MLB News: Nestor Cortes makes big admission about Yankees’ World Series loss to Dodgers

Baker Mayfield gets brutally honest on the Buccaneers' recent struggles
NFL

Baker Mayfield gets brutally honest on the Buccaneers' recent struggles

Valencia vs Real Madrid: Why was the 2024-2025 La Liga game postponed?
Soccer

Valencia vs Real Madrid: Why was the 2024-2025 La Liga game postponed?

Chelsea legend Didier Drogba names the player who should have won the Ballon d'Or
Soccer

Chelsea legend Didier Drogba names the player who should have won the Ballon d'Or

Better Collective Logo