Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos recently shared his thoughts on the Saudi Pro League during an appearance on his podcast, highlighting the transformative role played by Cristiano Ronaldo. Kroos described the league as an intriguing case, noting that it received little international attention before the Portuguese star's arrival at Al-Nassr in late 2022. According to Kroos, Ronaldo's move brought significant global recognition to the competition, elevating its profile far beyond what it had previously enjoyed. He suggested that the superstar's presence has been a key factor in drawing worldwide interest, crediting him with putting the league on the map in a way that had not happened earlier. The German midfielder went further, expressing his view that the league's current appeal is closely tied to Ronaldo. He remarked that if the five-time Ballon d'Or winner were to depart tomorrow,...
Lecce head coach Marco Giampaolo has confirmed that Patrick Dorgu will fly to England on Saturday to complete a move to Manchester United, with the Denmark international set to become Ruben Amorim's first signing as Red Devils head coach.
The 20-year-old has been a key player for Lecce this season, making 23 appearances in all competitions, including 21 outings in Serie A, but he was an unused substitute against Parma in Serie A on Friday night.
Lecce head coach confirms Dorgu is heading for Man United The defender appeared to wave goodbye to the Lecce supporters following their clash with Parma, and he is set to make the move to Man United in a deal worth €30m (£25.1m) plus €5m (£4.2m) in add-ons.
Dorgu will leave Lecce having made 57 appearances for the Italian outfit, scoring five times and registering two assists in the process, and he will battle for the starting role down the left.
The left-back will not be involved in Man United's Premier League clash with Palace on Sunday afternoon, but he could feature in their FA Cup fourth-round clash with Leicester City on February 7.