Roberto Firmino’s Saudi odyssey seems to be over. According to the renowned transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, the Brazilian will leave Al-Ahli but stay in the Middle East, as he is set to join the Qatari giants Al Sadd in a transfer worth €7 million.Firmino’s spell with Al-Ahli was exceptional, given that the club from Jeddah won the latest edition of the AFC Champions League for the first time in history. At the same time, the striker and the team’s captain scored six goals in the competition and was named the its Best Player.🚨𝐍𝐄𝐖: Roberto Firmino has completed a move to Al Sadd, ending his time with Al Ahli after winning the AFC Champions League. The Brazilian striker now begins a new chapter in Qatar, with the deal officially sealed. ✔️⚪🇶🇦📰: @FabrizioRomano pic.twitter.com/9kGLhzD8Ys— FÚTBOL HUB (@futbolhub7) July 13, 2025 In two seasons with the Saudi side, Firmino made 65 appearances, netted 21 goals and made 17 assists, but now it’s time for a new challenge in the neighbourhood.Al Sadd are by far the most successful Qatari club with 18 titles, five of which they won in the last six seasons. They have been crowned champions in the previous two campaigns and surely want to continue dominating their domestic football and make a step forward in the continental tournament.Ex-PSG star to replace Olunga at Al-DuhailAt the new club, the ex-Liverpool superstar will play alongside several Qatar internationals as well as four of his compatriots: Paulo Otavio, Giovani, Claudinho, and Guilherme Torres.Firmino’s arrival in Qatar will also represent a significant challenge for the Harambee Stars captain, Michael Olunga, both team-wise and individually.On the one hand, Al Sadd seriously enhanced their ranks ahead of another title battle, while the Kenyan got some fierce competition in the race for the Qatar Stars League top scorer – the accolade Olunga has won two times.##NAJAVA_MECA_9016618##
