Serbian midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic has completed a high-profile move from Lazio to the Saudi club Al-Hilal. The development was confirmed by the official communications channel of Al-Hilal, signaling a significant shift in Milinkovic-Savic’s career as he joins one of Saudi football’s rising powerhouses amid increased investment in the region’s top leagues.
The deal secures Lazio a transfer fee of 40 million euros in compensation, a figure that reflects Milinkovic-Savic’s value and longstanding contribution to the Italian side. The contract with Al-Hilal spans three seasons, and the midfielder is slated to earn 20 million euros per year, underscoring the financial scale of contemporary football transfers and the club’s ambitions in domestic and continental competitions.
Milinkovic-Savic’s professional journey began with Genk, where he moved to Lazio in 2015 and soon established himself as a key figure in midfield. In Lazio’s most recent campaign, he appeared in 47 matches, contributing 11 goals and 8 assists across all competitions. Market observers have valued the player at around 50 million euros, reflecting his versatility, technical skill, and impact both in Serie A and on the international stage with Serbia. During his international career, the midfielder has added six goals and four assists for the national team, highlighting his ability to influence play through goal-scoring and creative distribution.
In other transfer chatter from Al-Hilal, there have been reports about ambitious moves involving other top players. One widely discussed possibility has been the Saudi club’s reported approach to PSG forward Neymar, with rumors of a substantial contract under consideration. Such reports illustrate Al-Hilal’s ongoing strategy to strengthen its squad with high-profile signings as part of broader efforts to compete at the highest levels in Asia and beyond.