Al-Ittihad

Al-Ittihad has completed the signing of Senegalese midfielder Dion Lopy from UD Almería, a club with a 25% ownership stake held by Cristiano Ronaldo. Lopy arrives as the replacement for Brazilian international Fabinho, whose contract was not renewed as part of a squad restructuring.

Cristiano Ronaldo has once again secured the top position in global football salary rankings, with an estimated weekly base salary of £3.42 million. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi re-enters the list at 13th, highlighting a significant financial shift influenced by the Saudi Pro League.

Former Liverpool midfielder Fabinho has expressed a strong desire to return to Real Madrid, stating it is "the best club in the world" as his contract with Al-Ittihad approaches its conclusion. His recent visit to the Spanish capital has fueled speculation regarding a potential move.

Egypt international Mohamed Salah is currently a free agent, having concluded his nine-year tenure with Liverpool at the end of the 2025/26 season. The forward is focusing on the FIFA World Cup before making a decision on his next club destination.

Robert Lewandowski is set to leave FC Barcelona as a free agent this summer, sparking significant interest from top Premier League clubs. His departure marks the end of a successful four-year tenure in Spain.

Fenerbahce has earned a place in the 2026-2027 UEFA Champions League Second Qualifying Round, following a competitive domestic campaign that saw them finish as Super Lig runners-up.