French champion Paris Saint-Germain sold Netherlands midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum to Saudi Arabia Pro League side Al-Ettifaq on Saturday. No financial details were given by PSG but the deal was reportedly worth 10 millions euros ($10.8 million). Cristiano Ronaldo Scores Historic 850th Goal As Al-Nassr Register 5-1 Win Over Al-Hazm in Saudi Pro League 2023-24 (Watch Goal Video Highlights).

The 32-year-old Wijnaldum joined PSG from Liverpool two years ago but lost form and was loaned to Roma in Serie A last season. He becomes the latest player to join the European exodus toward the cash-rich Saudi Pro League and will be coached there by Liverpool midfield great Steven Gerrard. Last month, PSG sold Brazil forward Neymar to Al-Hilal.

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