‘You want me to give up my dog? I’d rather give up 700 million won a week!’→’Family French bulldog’ Liverpool MF couple kicked out 660 million won by Saudi ban on traveling with them
On April 16, European soccer transfer expert Fabrizio Romano raised the speculation of English Premier League Liverpool MF Fabinho’s move to Saudi Arabia. “Fabinho has agreed to join Al Ittihad. He will not participate in Liverpool’s pre-season training,” Romano reported. The only thing missing is the transfer fee between the two clubs, and once that is resolved, Fabinho will be off to Saudi Arabia.
Five days later, Fabinho’s transfer speculation became more concrete. It was reported that Fabinho missed Liverpool’s pre-season tour after receiving a £40 million-a-year offer.
However, Fabinho’s move to Saudi Arabia has come to a screeching halt. It’s not about money, it’s about family. 안전놀이터
“Could Liverpool star ditch £250,000-a-week for dog?” reads a report in the UK’s The Sun on Friday, suggesting that Fabinho may have to give up £245,000 for his dog.
According to reports, Al Ahly had offered £40 million for Fabinho. However, the deal may not be finalized because of his dog.
Fabinho has two dogs, a French bulldog that sleeps with him in his bed and travels with him on his trips. His wife, in particular, considers the French bulldog to be her child, even reserving a seat for him on a private charter flight.
It turns out that French bulldogs are not allowed in Saudi Arabia. Fabinho wants clarification on whether he can bring his two dogs to Saudi Arabia.
Fabinho is even more upset because the Saudi authorities have yet to respond. According to social media, it is forbidden to own a French bulldog in Saudi Arabia. The reason: they’re “dangerous and aggressive” and are on the country’s list of banned dogs.
However, dangerous and aggressive dogs are exempt from this ban if they are used for hunting, as guard dogs, or as guide dogs for the blind. With these rumors circulating, Fabinho wants to know the exact terms of the ban.
If it turns out that Fabinho’s two French bulldogs are on the ban list, Fabinho says he’s not going to abandon them – he’s going to stay in Liverpool instead of traveling to Saudi Arabia.
This would mean that Fabinho would have to give up the £425,000-a-week offer from Al Ittihad, which would be worth about $700 million, and just take the £180,000-a-week he currently earns at Liverpool, which is about $300 million. That’s $400 million for a dog.
Al Ittihad, who already want Fabinho, are hoping to finalize the deal once and for all. The Saudi champions already have Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema and Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante. Celtic star Jota has also confirmed his arrival.
Meanwhile, Fabinho won the Champions League, Premier League, Carabao Cup, and FA Cup during his time at Liverpool.