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The Saudi Pro League is making waves in the world of football, drawing big names and even bigger attention.

Over the past few seasons, the league has taken bold steps toward growing its profile on the global stage.

With significant investments and a rising ambition to compete with Europe’s top five leagues, the future of football in Saudi Arabia seems promising.

But what does this mean for players like Mohamed Salah, who have been rumored to be targets for clubs in the region?

What did Al-Ettifaq Head of Scouting say about Mohamed Salah?

Thomas Spring, the Head of Scouting for Al-Ettifaq, shared his insights on the exciting and evolving future of the Saudi Pro League, particularly regarding recruitment strategies and how they intend to balance experience with emerging talent.

On the possibility of high-profile transfers like Mohamed Salah, Spring had some clear thoughts.

“I think that the recruitment model will be a healthy balance between elite world-class players,” he said.

“So I still envisage a Mo Salah, a Kevin De Bruyne, a Darwin Nunez.”

“I still envisage those players coming across.”

However, it’s not just about attracting established superstars.

Spring also sees a shift towards developing younger talent who can grow and thrive in the Saudi league.

He pointed out names like Jhon Duran as an example of players from Europe’s emerging leagues who could make their way to Saudi clubs.

“I also envisage more really emerging players like a Jhon Duran for example,” he added.

Looking at the bigger picture, Spring emphasized the league’s ambitions to grow further.

“The goal of the Saudi Pro League is to compete with Europe’s top five leagues,” he said, underlining that investment in staffing, facilities, and recruitment would be essential.

The league aims to become a true global football force, and with the plans in place, it seems this vision is on track.

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