Saint-Maximin leaves Newcastle to join Saudi side Al-Ahli

French winger Allan Saint-Maximin has left Newcastle United and joined Saudi Pro League side Al Ahli on a three-year deal, both clubs said on Sunday.

July 30, 2023 • 8:08 PM

French winger Allan Saint-Maximin has left Newcastle United and joined Saudi Pro League side Al Ahli on a three-year deal, both clubs said on Sunday.

"We pick the best, and he's one of them," Al-Ahli posted on messaging platform X, previously known as Twitter.

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The clubs did not disclose the transfer fee for the 26-year-old, who joined Newcastle from Ligue 1 side Nice in 2019.

Saint-Maximin, 26, will team up with former Premier League players Roberto Firmino, Édouard Mendy and Riyad Mahrez at Al Ahli.

We pick the best, and he's one of them!