Fabinho’s Liverpool Departure: Reports of Dog Breed Stumbling Block Dismissed
Recent reports have suggested that the long-awaited departure of Liverpool midfielder Fabinho is being held up due to the breed of his family pets, but this has since been dismissed.
The Brazilian is set to complete a £40 million move to become the latest Premier League player to join the Saudi Pro League, with Al-Ittihad already having secured the services of Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante.
Liverpool have already allowed three midfielders to leave for free this summer, and captain Jordan Henderson will soon follow the 29-year-old to the Middle East. Reports from Saudi Arabia last week had said that the move could be in jeopardy due to the breed of Fabinho’s dogs not being permitted into the country, but this has since been dismissed.
Brazilian Outlet Dismisses Dog Breed Speculation
Brazilian outlet Globo Esporte have contacted Fabinho’s team and believe the speculation to be false, adding that the dogs are ‘not a concern’ in terms of blocking the path to a move. Globo Esporte have instead reported that the delays to the official confirmation are being caused by ‘bureaucratic details’ and have nothing to do with the breed of the dogs.
It seemed a farfetched reason for a transfer of this magnitude to be held up, but Fabinho’s switch to the Middle East is certainly taking longer than expected given that he did not travel with the squad to Germany having been the subject of a £40 million offer over a week ago.
Fabinho’s Five-Year Liverpool Career
Fabinho has made over 219 appearances across five seasons for the Reds, lifting every possible club trophy since his £43.7 million arrival from Monaco in 2018. The Brazilian has been an integral part of Jurgen Klopp’s midfield, and his departure will leave a huge hole in the team.
The 29-year-old has been a key part of Liverpool’s recent success, playing an important role in their Champions League and Premier League triumphs. He has also been an ever-present in their run to the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup finals.
Fabinho’s Move to Saudi Pro League
Fabinho’s move to Al-Ittihad will see him become the latest Premier League player to make the switch to Saudi Arabia. The midfielder will join fellow Premier League stars Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante at the club, and will be hoping to help them challenge for silverware in the coming season.
The move is expected to be officially confirmed in the coming days, with Fabinho set to become one of the highest-paid players in Saudi Arabia. The Brazilian will be hoping to make an immediate impact at his new club and help them challenge for trophies in the coming season.
Conclusion
Fabinho’s move to Al-Ittihad is finally nearing completion after weeks of speculation and delays. Reports had suggested that his family pets could be adding a stumbling block to proceedings, but this has since been dismissed. The Brazilian is set to become one of the highest-paid players in Saudi Arabia and will be hoping to make an immediate impact at his new club.