The Saudi Pro League’s new director of football, Michael Emenalo says it is not done recruiting big names. Read more at straitstimes.com.
JEDDAH – If recruiting top talents for one football club is a challenge, try doing it for 18 of them.
On Saturday, Emenalo, spoke to journalists from around the world, including The Straits Times, in an interview at the five-star Crowne Plaza Jeddah Al Salam hotel to give his take on his role and the league’s plans. Brazilian superstar Neymar, former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba and Italian midfield maestro Marco Verratti are some players that have been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia.
His work at Chelsea gave the club three Premier League titles, three FA Cups, the League Cup, the Europa League and the Champions League in 2012.
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