JEDDAH: Brazilian midfielder Fabinho has signed for Ƶn club Al-Ittihad from Liverpool on a three-year deal, according to a club announcement on Monday.
The 29-year-old was not part of therecent Liverpool training camp in Germany and was also left out of the Premier Leagueclub’spre-season tripSingapore as talks with the Saudi team progressed.
“The signing is part of Al-Ittihad's efforts to reinforce the team with outstanding players, who will support their journey in the upcoming phase, which includes multiple domestic and international competitions,”said the club.
Fabinho, who will join Karim Benzema atAl-Ittihad, is the latest big-name signingas part of a swatheof players moving tothe Saudi Pro League.