Roberto Firmino joins Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Ahli

The Brazilian forward has joined the Saudi club on a free transfer after leaving Liverpool FC.

He teams up with ex-Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy at the Jeddah-based club

The Saudi club have officially announced
their free signing of Roberto Firmino. The attacker after eight fruitful seasons arrive in Jeddah putting pen to paper for a three-year contract.

Bobby Firmino as he is affectionately called left Anfield following the expiration of his contract after joining the Reds from Hoffenheim in 2015. He joins former Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, who joined the Saudi Professional League side last month.

Firmino was part of a ruthless attack alongside Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane, and in his eight years at Liverpool the Brazilian won the Champions League, Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup and Club World Cup.

He was not the only player to leave the Reds this summer, as James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita also left the club at the end of their deals.