Saudi Side, Al-Ahli Sign Gabri Veiga From Celta Vigo

Saudi side, Al-Ahli have announced the signing of Spain Under-21 international, Gabri Veiga from LaLiga side Celta Vigo on a three-year deal, the Saudi Pro League club announced on Saturday.

Veiga, a product of Celta’s academy, scored 11 league goals for the Spanish side last season, including a brace on the final day of the campaign in a 2-1 win over champions Barcelona – which helped his side avoid relegation.

The 21-year-old, who has played eight times for Spain’s Under-21 team and was part of the squad which finished runners-up at the U21 European Championship last month, has attracted interest from several clubs in the transfer window including Chelsea, Liverpool and Napoli.

“The jewel of Spain will chant our anthem,” Al-Ahli posted on messaging platform X, previously known as Twitter.

Veiga is the latest addition to Al-Ahli’s squad after the signings of Mahrez, Roberto Firmino, goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, Alain Saint-Maximin, Merih Demiral, Franck Kessie and Roger Ibanez.

Al-Ahli, who have returned to the Pro league following a season in the second division, have enjoyed a great start to the season with three wins from three games.