Ex Liverpool Forward Roberto Firmino Mobbed by Fans in Saudi Arabia: Video

• Roberto Firmino has been mobbed by jubilant Al-Ahli fans after arriving at the club
• The Brazilian forward agreed to join the Saudi Pro League club after leaving Liverpool this summer
• Firmino spent eight years on Liverpool’s books, making 362 appearances and scoring 111 goals

Roberto Firmino was welcomed to Saudi Arabia by a large group of Al-Ahli fans who were excited to receive the former Liverpool forward as he starts a new phase of his career in the Middle East.

The Brazil forward, who spent eight years with Liverpool, is the latest superstar to quit Europe for the Saudi Pro League after the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema.

Firmino was mobbed by excited Al-Ahli supporters who gathered in their numbers to try and take a selfie with the former Liverpool forward when he arrived in Saudi Arabia.

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The 31-year-old forward leaves Anfield as a legend after making 362 appearances for the Reds and scoring 111 goals throughout his time with Liverpool, Goal reports.

Firmino also won multiple trophies, including the English Premier League, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup, FA Cup, and Carabao Cup.

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Meanwhile, Firmino has been ranked among the highest-earning players in the Saudi Pro League following the completion of his deal to join Al Ahli, Planet Football reports.

The former Liverpool forward has penned a three-year deal with Al-Ahli and will reportedly earn a whopping £17 million when he starts with the Saudi Pro League team.

He joins as a free agent after his Liverpool contract expired this summer, and will join former Chelsea goalkeeper, Edouard Mendy at the Saudi club.

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Firmino will officially leave Liverpool at the end of this month when his contract expires, having spent eight successful years at the club.

He formed an essential trio with Egyptian winger, Mohamed Salah and Senegalese forward, Sadio Mane and helped the club win their first Premier League title in 30 years.