Italian midfielder Giacomo Bonaventura is poised to embark on a new chapter in his career as he prepares to join the Saudi Pro League. The 34-year-old former Fiorentina player is expected to arrive in Riyadh tomorrow to finalize his move to the Middle East.
TMW report that this decision marks a significant shift for Bonaventura, who has spent his entire professional career in Italy. The move represents not just a change in his football journey but also a new life experience as he ventures beyond European shores for the first time in his career.
Bonaventura’s transfer to Saudi Arabia follows a unique process characteristic of the Saudi Pro League. Players and their representatives must first reach a financial agreement with the central government, which directly manages the league, before selecting the specific team they will join.
The experienced midfielder became a free agent on June 30th when his contract with Fiorentina expired. He had joined the Florence-based club on a free transfer in the summer of 2020 after a long stint with AC Milan.
Despite recent links to Italian clubs such as Como, Genoa, and Torino, Bonaventura has opted for the lucrative and increasingly popular Saudi Pro League. This move adds his name to the growing list of high-profile players making the switch to Saudi Arabian football.
