From Saudi Arabia to Europe! Returned with a salary 90% lower.

From Saudi Arabia to Europe! Returned with a salary 90% lower.

06.06.2025 10:50

Portuguese club Porto has signed Spanish midfielder Gabri Veiga. Veiga was transferred from Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli for 15 million euros. However, it has been reported that he made a significant sacrifice from his salary in Saudi Arabia when moving to Porto. The player, who earned a net annual salary of 12.5 million euros, will see his salary decrease by 90% with his new contract.

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Porto, one of the teams from Portugal, has signed Spanish midfielder Gabri Veiga. The 23-year-old player was transferred from Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli for 15 million euros, with the announcement including bonuses that could rise to 4 million euros.

HE MADE A GREAT SACRIFICE

Gabri Veiga was transferred from Celta Vigo to Al-Ahli in the summer of 2023 for a transfer fee of 30 million euros, which made a big impact. Veiga, who played in 66 matches for Al-Ahli and contributed to 22 goals, won the Asian Champions League with the Saudi club. It has been reported that Veiga made a significant sacrifice from his salary in Saudi Arabia when signing with Porto.

SALARY WILL DROP BY 90%

According to Spanish newspaper AS, the player, who earned a net salary of 12.5 million euros per year at Al-Ahli, will see his salary drop by 90% with the new contract. This corresponds to approximately 1.25 million euros per year. Veiga had a contract with Al-Ahli until 2027.



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