Despite being linked to European powerhouses including Liverpool and Chelsea, the promising midfielder opted for a move to Al-Ahli in August. | Twitter
The midfielder was destined to orchestrate moves at the Theatre of Dreams, many thought. However, the Serb put a curtain to his eight-year-long stint in Serie A by securing a move to Saudi. When his three-year deal with the Riyadh side ends, Sergej will be 31. | Twitter
After five years at Anfield, the UCL-winning CDM decided to say yes to a lucrative offer from the Jeddah side. The 29-year-old had joined the Reds from French side Monaco for a £39m move. | Twitter
In August, the hot-headed striker's decision to join his international colleague Sergej at the Al-Hilal dressing room was announced. 28-year-old Mitrovic decided to leave Craven Cottage after proving his goal-scoring proficiency -- finding the back of the net a total of 150 times. | Twitter
The promising Portuguese star had many takers around Europe. However, the 26-year-old midfielder became the season's first big signing from across the big five leagues of Europe to join the SPL. Neves' move was a game changer as it nullified the "retirement league" taboo that was being stamped on the Saudi League. | Twitter
Amidst the invasion-fueled ban on Russian clubs, the 26-year-old striker, RPL's most-prolific scorer last season, decided to join the Asian continent's "most trophy-decorated" side in late July. The former Barcelona star is expected to be a frontrunner for this season's Golden Boot race. | Twitter
Another shocker for Europe, Otavio joined his national team captain in late August. The 28-year-old is proving worth every penny for Luis Castro's side -- joining CR7 and Mane in the attacking third from the midfield. | Twitter
Neymar Junior decided to leave Barcelona for PSG and the transfer market was never the same again. As things stand, Neymar is the most expensive signing in the history of the SPL as well. As per the current contract, the Brazilian forward,31, will stay at Al-Hilal till 2025. | Twitter