There is a new speculation out like UEFA might think of accepting Saudi teams into the Champions League as well as of the 2024/25 season.
If this really happens this can change many things in this sport. Many more players can start to think that it is worth joining those teams more than before. Just think about that, Saudi teams will also be able to play in the most prestigious tournament in Europe. Players can still compete here while making tons of money. This will probably make sense for more players.
Money can really change many things in football. But for now this is a speculation as I said.
I believe you are correct because of how these Saudi Arabians are acquiring players from Europe and many teams, it appears that they are attempting to control everything related to football. I have never seen a team that can afford a player more than the Saudi Arabians, and this will also encourage some players to consider joining them. and once players have arrived, they will begin to take actions that will compel them to join the champion league as well. However, I believe that this process will be drawn out and possibly impossible because the Saudi Arabians already have a champion league that competes in their region, and the European league is different from them.
However, if Saudi Arabia joins the champions league, I don't think it will make much sense because the league won't be very interested again because there will be a lot of teams there performing, and no matter what, the Saudi Arabian people will also want to control the league, which will cause a problem. Ronaldo has already stated that he is no longer interested in returning to Europe because he knows that many star players from different teams in Europe will likely leave the continent. What I'm trying to convey is that the league won't be as keen in Saudi Arabia joining the Champions League as it has been in the past.