January 2 – The Saudi Pro League (SPL) says it is gearing up for the 2024/25 winter transfer window with a sharper focus on youth development, having promised less headline-grabbing activity as clubs face strict transfer quotas with one eye on fostering homegrown talent ahead of the 2034 World Cup.
While the SPL has created global shockwaves with its marquee signings, the league now finds itself at a crossroads: balancing the high-stakes allure of international talent with the long-term necessity of cultivating homegrown players to build a competitive Saudi national team by 2034.
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