Serbia midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic has joined Al-Hilal from Serie A aspect Lazio, the Saudi Arabian membership introduced on Wednesday.
“Coming from Italy’s eagles. Savic represents Asia’s Leader,” Al-Hilal mentioned on their Twitter account. Italian media reported that Al-Hilal would pay round 40 million euros ($44.51 million) for the 28-year-old.
Milinkovic-Savic has signed a three-year contract with an possibility for a fourth and shall be teammates with Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly and Portugal midfielder Ruben Neves, each of whom joined the membership in June.
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Al-Hilal posted a video of Milinkovic-Savic’s father images of his son who’s then pictured in his new crew’s jersey. “I’m Hilal” the Serbian participant mentioned.
Earlier this month, Al-Hilal reappointed Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus on a one-year deal. Milinkovic-Savic joined Lazio in 2015 and helped them win the Italian Cup within the 2018-19 season and two Italian Super Cups.
Al-Hilal is essentially the most embellished membership in Saudi Arabia and Asia, and holds the file for essentially the most Saudi League and Asian Champions titles with 18 and 4, respectively. The Riyadh-based membership misplaced its league and Champions League crowns and ended up third in final season’s Saudi Pro League.
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Source: sportstar.thehindu.com