Easy answer Sheriff, it was money and Al Ahli is known to pay a lot
I think his contract expired and he spent four seasons in Newcastle before moving to Saudi Arabia.

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I see very nice start from Chi20 in Cup final, but dont get relaxed in next days bro



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