This is Nacho's happy face after officially signing a contract as a new Al-Qadsiah player and he is also wearing the legendary number 6 jersey that he has worn all this time at Real Madrid. With a 2 year contract duration with Al-Qadsiah, it is hoped that he can strengthen the defense line with all the experience he has.
On the other hand, we will also see new faces from European players next season and I hope this will continue for other Saudi League teams to be able to sign other European players so that the competition can be more competitive and colorful. My feeling is that Al-Qadsiah will not be satisfied with just signing Nacho and they will likely add new ammunition to the striker and midfielder positions.
Nacho going to... Al-Qadsiah? Look, folks, I know a good deal when I see one, and this ain't it. Al-Qadsiah is a relative newcomer; they are not the Yankees of Saudi soccer, exactly. They're investing in a name in the hopes that Nacho's residual Real Madrid charm will spread to them. Now Nacho is a decent player and a kind man. But lets be honest, his best days are behind him. This is a retirement move. With a healthy salary in a league that is, lets just say, not quite the Champions League, he is profiting off his reputation. Give me some time on this whole "new era" of Saudi football. A league is not changed by a few aging stars over night. A competitive league is built by more than just a few well-known players.