Saud Abdulhamid: I gave up over half my salary to play in Europe
Saudi international Saud Abdulhamid says he sacrificed more than half his Al Hilal salary to pursue his European football dream and remains determined to succeed.
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AISaudi national team player Saud Abdulhamid revealed he gave up more than half his previous salary at Al Hilal to fulfill his dream of playing in Europe. He said he remains determined and motivated to continue, despite speculation he may soon return to the Roshn Saudi League.
In media statements, Saud added: "It's normal for your salary to decrease because you won't get the same pay there. I sacrificed more than 50%, but thankfully I feel comfortable and am working very hard."
Saud explained that he faced challenges due to not speaking Italian while playing in Rome, or French after moving to his current club Lens. However, he stressed he has no regrets about his decision to play in Europe and continues to work diligently to progress in his career.