At the last moment.. Al-Hilal steps in to snatch the World Cup star from the jaws of Roma
Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal has successfully outbid Roma to sign Dutch winger Crysencio Summerville from West Ham. The deal is valued at 80 million euros, making it one of the most expensive transfers in the history of the Saudi Pro League.
Why it matters
This move underscores the growing financial influence of the Saudi Pro League in global football transfer markets.
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Al-Hilal have swooped at the last moment to snatch one of the stars of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico from the jaws of Roma.
Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano said that Al-Hilal had tabled an offer to sign Dutchman Crysencio Summerville, the West Ham winger, during the upcoming summer transfer window.
In a tweet on his personal "X" account, Romano explained that the Saudi club are trying to snatch Summerville at the last moment, after Roma had submitted three offers to sign him.
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