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New York Times
7 days ago
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- New York Times
Ex-Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino joins Qatari club Al Sadd
Former Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino has joined Qatari club Al Sadd on a two-year deal. Firmino joins from Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli, where he won last season's AFC Champions League Elite — the most prestigious club competition in Asian football. Al Sadd are Qatar's most successful club with 18 domestic league titles, and are currently coached by former Qatar and Ecuador head coach Felix Sanchez. Al-Sadd sign Brazilian forward Roberto Firmino until 2027#السد | #AlSadd #Firmino9 | #ASadd — 🏆 #81 Al Sadd SC | نادي السد (@AlsaddSC) July 23, 2025 Firmino scored 21 goals and provided 17 assists in 65 appearances for Al Ahli. He signed a three-year deal with the club in the summer of 2023 following the expiration of his contract at Liverpool. The former Brazil international previously spent eight seasons at Anfield, winning the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup under Jurgen Klopp. He scored 111 goals in 362 appearances during his time on Merseyside, where he played in a front three alongside Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane. The most recent of Firmino's 55 appearances for Brazil, for whom he has scored 17 goals, came in 2021. ()
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Transfer window: Firmino signs with Al Sadd until 2027!
After Al-Ahli, Firmino joins Al Sadd on a two-year deal! Firmino / @ The summer transfer activity for Qatari club Al Sadd has culminated with the signing of renowned Brazilian striker Roberto Firmino, who makes the move from Saudi club Al-Ahli Jeddah. After Al-Ahli, Firmino joins Al Sadd on a two-year deal! The Qatari club took to their official X account to share a striking video of the player's welcome, showing Firmino in the Al Sadd jersey with the simple caption: "Firmino is an Al Sadd player." This transfer underlines Al Sadd's ambition to bolster their attacking line with an experienced forward. Firmino will wear the number 9 shirt and is set to become one of the cornerstones of the squad for the upcoming season, with his contract running through to the summer of 2027. With an outstanding career behind him, Firmino was a pivotal figure in Liverpool's attack, helping the English club clinch the Premier League title. He then enjoyed a successful spell with Al-Ahli, where he netted 21 goals and provided 17 assists, playing a crucial role in leading the Saudi club to their first AFC Elite Champions League title. On the international stage, Firmino has earned 55 caps for Brazil, scoring 17 goals.
Reuters
7 days ago
- Sport
- Reuters
Firmino leaves Al-Ahli to join Qatar's Al-Sadd on two-year deal
July 24 (Reuters) - Former Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino has joined Qatar's Al-Sadd after Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli confirmed the Brazilian's departure from the club on Wednesday. Firmino has signed a two-year deal with the Qatar Stars League champions, having led Al-Ahli to the Asian Champions League Elite title in Jeddah in May. "I'm happy because we made history at the club during these two years together," the Brazilian said in a farewell video released by the Saudi club. "The best moment was to become the champions of Asia. I'm very grateful for this." Firmino spent two seasons with Al-Ahli after joining from Liverpool and played a key role in the club's first continental title win, scoring six times in 12 games in the Asian Champions League Elite. He provided assists for both of his club's goals in their win over Japan's Kawasaki Frontale in the final in May to become the first player - alongside clubmates Riyad Mahrez and Edouard Mendy - to win continental titles in Asia and Europe. Firmino's performances saw him named the competition's most valuable player. The 33-year-old joins an Al-Sadd side that won last season's domestic title to qualify for the next edition of the Asian Champions League Elite.
CNA
7 days ago
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- CNA
Firmino leaves Al-Ahli to join Qatar's Al-Sadd on two-year deal
Former Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino has joined Qatar's Al-Sadd after Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli confirmed the Brazilian's departure from the club on Wednesday. Firmino has signed a two-year deal with the Qatar Stars League champions, having led Al-Ahli to the Asian Champions League Elite title in Jeddah in May. "I'm happy because we made history at the club during these two years together," the Brazilian said in a farewell video released by the Saudi club. "The best moment was to become the champions of Asia. I'm very grateful for this." Firmino spent two seasons with Al-Ahli after joining from Liverpool and played a key role in the club's first continental title win, scoring six times in 12 games in the Asian Champions League Elite. He provided assists for both of his club's goals in their win over Japan's Kawasaki Frontale in the final in May to become the first player - alongside clubmates Riyad Mahrez and Edouard Mendy - to win continental titles in Asia and Europe. Firmino's performances saw him named the competition's most valuable player. The 33-year-old joins an Al-Sadd side that won last season's domestic title to qualify for the next edition of the Asian Champions League Elite.
Morocco World
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Wydad to Face Qatari Club Al Sadd in Friendly
Wydad AC will take on Qatari champions Al Sadd in a pre-season friendly for the 'Al Ahrar Cup.' The match is scheduled for Sunday, August 10, at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha. Al Sadd confirmed the fixture as part of their summer programme, returning from their training camp in Spain on August 4. This will be Wydad's first outing since the 2025 Club World Cup, as the Casablanca-based side continue preparations for next season, including a campaign in the CAF Confederation Cup. Wydad finished third in the 2024-25 Botola Pro 1. Al Sadd is Qatar's most decorated club, boasting over 50 official titles, including league championships, Emir Cups, and continental trophies. The club attracted worldwide attention under former Barcelona legend Xavi Hernández, who coached the team until late 2024.
