Dion Lopy

Cristiano Ronaldo's investment in Spanish club UD Almeria has created an unexpected dynamic in the Saudi Pro League, indirectly strengthening Al-Nassr's rival, Al-Ittihad, through a recent player transfer. This unique situation has drawn attention across the league as the new season approaches.

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.