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While the transfer window closed its doors in the major leagues on Friday evening, many countries are still authorized to recruit for several days. In Saudi Arabia, the market remains open until September 2, which represents a perfect situation for European clubs looking for landing points for their unwanted players as well as for Saudi clubs wishing to refine their squads. In Italy, AS Roma has been trying for several weeks to take advantage of Chris Smalling’s rating to collect a nice check.
And according to our information, after having received some Saudi sirens during the summer, the English defender will leave the Italian capital to join the Saudi club Al-Feiha, based in the city of Al-Majma’ah. There are only a few details to settle before closing the deal. A big coup for this small Saudi Pro League team that had a little trouble attracting big names in these last transfer windows. Last season, they finished in 9th position. On the Roman side, the management should test the market for players without a contract (Hermoso, Hummels) to numerically replace Smalling.
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