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| Gini Wijnaldum has passed his Al-Ettifaq medical. He joins on a three-year contract and PSG will receive a €10m fee. |
Al-Ettifaq has again done the seemingly impossible. They've convinced
Gini Wijnaldum, the Dutch maestro, to ditch
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and jump aboard their Saudi Arabian
adventure! And guess who's waiting to welcome him with open arms? None other
than his old friend and captain at Liverpool, Jordan Henderson. Can you
believe it?
Now, before you start thinking this is just another wild rumor, let us set the
record straight - they've shaken hands on this deal! Well, sort of. They shook
on it metaphorically because, of course, a medical checkup is still on the
to-do list. But hey, we're pretty confident the doc won't find any surprises
hiding in there.
So, what's the deal? Gini's committing to a three-year contract with Al
Ettifaq, and the man in charge of this wild ride is none other than Liverpool
legend Steven Gerrard. We can only imagine the chitchats in the locker
room - from 'You'll Never Walk Alone' to 'You'll Never Drive Alone' in Saudi Arabia!
And remember, Gini's no newbie to the Premier League, having racked up over
170 appearances with Liverpool. It's like getting the band back together, but
instead of a world tour, they're hitting the Saudi soccer scene. Who would've
thought?
But wait, there's more! This transfer saga began just last week when Al
Ettifaq's interest in Gini hit the headlines. It's almost like they summoned
him like a genie from a lamp. Well, except they didn't rub a lamp, they just
made a call. Fast forward a few days, and we're on the brink of Gini's medical
exam, which should be smoother than his silky midfield moves.
As for Al Ettifaq's current season, it's been a rollercoaster under the
Gerrard regime. They burst out of the gate with two wins but stumbled into a
1-1 draw with Al-Khaleej. Then came the 2-1 victory
against Sadio Mane's Al Nassr, which probably deserves its own chapter
in the football history books. Unfortunately, they hit a speed bump with a
2-0 loss to Al Hilal. But hey, even superheroes have their off
days, right?
In other transfer tales from around the football universe:
- Galatasaray's pursuit of Giovani Lo Celso has been a real-life
soap opera since July. But it seems like Lo Celso will be stuck with Tottenham
Hotspur for a while, as Ange Postecoglou wants to keep him. Guess he'll have
to cancel his Turkish delight plans!
- Sergio Ramos has been juggling offers like a circus performer.
Al Ittihad is offering him a two-year deal, complete with a break
clause. It's like they're saying, "Hey, come join the circus, but if you don't
like it, you can escape through the trapdoor!"
- Chelsea's attempt to snag João Palhinha hit a major
speed bump. Manager Thomas Tuchel looked like someone who just lost their
favorite candy at the last minute. SkyDE caught his moment of sadness, and
we're here wondering if they offered Palhinha a golden ticket to Willy Wonka's
Chocolate Factory.
So, there you have it. Football never ceases to amaze, delight, and confuse us
all at once. Stay tuned for more wild stories on News20-4.com, where we bring
you the scoop, the fun, and the unexpected twists in the world of sports!
