Arabia weakens Rome with the sale of Smalling

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Chris Smalling bids farewell to European football to begin a new chapter in his career in Saudi Arabia. The English defender has reached an agreement with Roma and the Al-Fahya club for his transfer, signing a contract that will tie him to the Saudi team until 2026. Medical tests are scheduled for Monday, marking the formal start of his adventure in Gulf football and a goodbye to Roma after five years.

The veteran center-back, who arrived at Roma on August 30, 2019, initially on loan before being permanently acquired, was called up by Daniele De Rossi for Sunday's match against Juventus, but it is expected that he will not participate, unless an emergency occurs. This match will serve as a sort of farewell for Smalling, who will support his teammates from the bench before bidding farewell to the Italian capital.

Smalling and Roma, a chapter with ups and downs

Smalling's relationship with the Roma fans has been a journey with highs and lows. After a promising start, his time at the club was marred by several injuries that affected his performance and continuity in the team. His physical condition became a recurring topic of debate, especially in recent times where criticisms escalated due to his prolonged absence during the 2023-24 season, where he was sidelined for six months due to tendinitis.

In 2023, Smalling renewed his contract with Roma until 2025, with a salary of 3.5 million euros per season. However, his performance began to decline, leading to his departure from the club being considered inevitable. Now, with his transfer to Al-Fahya, the defender will conclude his chapter in Serie A and embark on a new challenge in Saudi Arabia.

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