“Expected Bayern and got Saudi” – Fans laugh at Ivan Toney as former Brentford star signs £40 million worth deal with Al-Ahli
Former Brentford striker and Premier League star Ivan Toney has picked Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli as his next destination.
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Ivan Toney has made the move to Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli (Via X/@ALAHLI_FCEN)
After a betting scandal followed by transfer rumors linking him to several top clubs across Europe, Ivan Toney has finally made a decision on his future. The 28-year-old has parted ways with Premier League club Brentford and signed a lucrative deal with Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli.
Toney has been linked with a move to several Premier League clubs, including Arsenal and Chelsea. However, the move to Saudi Arabia is not surprising given the mouth-watering details of his contract. It is understood that Toney will pocket more than £330,000 per week, which amounts to more than £16 million in a year. He has put pen to paper on a three-year deal, with Brentford being paid a sum of £40 million for his services.
Brentford have put up several posts for their former star as the record-breaker and club legend parts ways after four years.
Fans recalled his determination and grit to return to his best after serving an eight-month ban for breaching betting rules. Toney scored 36 goals from 83 Premier League appearances with the The Bees.
Fans react to Ivan Toney picking the Saudi Pro League
Even though Ivan Toney‘s move to Saudi Arabia was not unexpected, fans were disappointed nonetheless. A fan commented that his decision was disappointing, although picking money over passion isn’t something new in today’s game. Another added that the player looked disappointed with himself and frustrated for not landing a ‘big’ club in Europe.
A supporter laughed at how the player was expecting a move to either Bayern Munich or Real Madrid but ended up with Al-Ahli. On the other hand, a fan claimed that Toney wouldn’t have a single care in the world after securing a deal worth £50 million. Pointing to his betting scandal, a fan joked that he must’ve bet on himself to join Arsenal.
Toney was recorded ignoring a reporter questioning his excitement to join the Saudi club. This eventually led to all the chatter and discussion as to him being disappointed with the transfer. With Toney’s arrival, Al-Ahli will have a formidable front three consisting of Riyad Mahrez, Roberto Firmino, and the Englishman.
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