Saudi Pro League explains how clubs like Al-Nassr can sign players despite debts
Pro League spokesperson Omar Baterjee outlined the financial criteria allowing clubs such as Al-Nassr to make signings despite outstanding debts.
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Omar Baterjee, spokesperson for the Saudi Pro League, has explained the mechanism that allows clubs to sign new players even when they have financial obligations, stating that the process depends on the club proving its financial position through submitted documents and guarantees related to the contract.
Speaking at the Sports Sector Conference, Baterjee responded to a question about how Al-Nassr was able to sign players despite existing debts. He clarified that permission to complete transfers depends on the club's ability to demonstrate there is no financial gap in its commitments.
He added that a club is allowed to sign players if it can show, through documents detailing its obligations, that there is no financial shortfall in any commitment, in addition to providing guarantees for the contract.
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In a related context, the Pro League spokesperson denied any delays by the Recruitment Committee in the contracting process, clarifying that differences between parties are related to evaluations of the players being considered for signing.
Baterjee said: "I confirm there are no delays in the contracting procedures from the Recruitment Committee team. Differences arise in the evaluations of the players targeted for signing, and there is no delayed response from us in this regard to the clubs."
Baterjee also addressed the preparation of the league fixture schedule, stressing that the league built the schedule according to announced criteria, and noted that next season will be one of the most complex in terms of the calendar. He said: "We built the league schedule according to announced criteria, and next season will be among the most complex in terms of the calendar."
He further emphasized that measuring the success of the Pro League is not limited to on-field events, but also includes expanding the fan base. He revealed that four initiatives will be launched this season to boost attendance and grow the league's supporter base.
These initiatives include promotional campaigns, a club support strategy, a fan base development initiative, and the 'Fan of the Round' initiative, all part of the league's efforts to enhance attendance and broaden the Pro League's fan community.