Report: Arsenal target Savic agrees to join Al-Hilal

Savic set to join Al-Hilal

Report: Arsenal target Savic agrees to join Al-Hilal

Faruq Ibrahim 22:08 - 10.07.2023

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is reportedly set to join Saudi League side Al-Hilal amid Juventus and Arsenal interest.

Lazio's Serbian star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic has reportedly reached an agreement with Saudi Professional League giants Al-Hilal over a move this summer. 

The 28-year-old joined Lazio from the Belgian League at the start of the 15/16 season and has established himself as one of the most reliable players in his position in the Serie A, placing him on the radar of a number of clubs.  

However, le Aquile managed to keep him, despite a number of suitors. Savic's contract is set to expire next season and has changed Lazio's stance on his sale. 

The club put him on the market to avoid losing him for free, and Al-hilal are said to have met their valuation of the player. 

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic of Lazio
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic of Lazio

Savic set to leave 

According to GetfootballNewsItaly, the AFC Champions League finalists have met the Serbians' ask, and are prepared to make him their new signing. 

They are said to have already reached an agreement with the Rome-based club, which will pay around €40 million for the services of Milinkovic-Savic.

The player is also expected to pocket around €25 million annually for accepting the move to Saudi Arabia. 

With Savic's for-sale status prior to the window, Premier League side Arsenal were one of the teams linked with a possible move for the midfielder. 

He is also said to be of keen interest to Juventus, and despite his willingness to join the Old Lady, their financial situation saw them stall on making an offer.

He is now set to join Odion Ighalo's former club Al-Hilal after the Club World Cup finalists met the financial requirements.