Liverpool midfielder Fabinho signs with Saudi club Al-Ittihad

Brazilian midfielder Fabinho has signed for Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad from Liverpool on a three-year deal, according to a club announcement on Monday.

The 29-year-old was not part of the recent Liverpool training camp in Germany and was also left out of the Premier League club’s pre-season trip Singapore as talks with the Saudi team progressed.

“The signing is part of Al-Ittihad’s efforts to reinforce the team with outstanding players, who will support their journey in the upcoming phase, which includes multiple domestic and international competitions,” said the club.

Fabinho, who will join Karim Benzema at Al-Ittihad, is the latest big-name signing as part of a swathe of players moving to the Saudi Pro League.

Welcome Fabinho 🐅 pic.twitter.com/JFaG2xdZts

— Ittihad Club (@ittihad_en) July 31, 2023