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Bruno Lage's Al Diriyah signs Gana Gueye from Everton
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The article reports multiple football transfer and match updates from Saudi Arabia as of July 24, 2026. Al Diriyah, coached by Bruno Lage, has signed Senegalese midfielder Idrissa Gana Gueye from Premier League club Everton. In another Saudi move, midfielder João Novais will reinforce Al Namja, where he will be coached by Jorge Mendonça. Additionally, Benfica B won a friendly match against Al Nassr in Seixal, with goals from Tiago Rodrigues and Guilherme Gaspar. Finally, Sporting CP's creative midfielder Pote (Pedro Gonçalves) is preparing to leave the club, with Al Diriyah leading the race for his signing; a farewell event is planned at Estádio José Alvalade during the Cinco Violinos Trophy match against Monaco.
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Al Diriyah Signs Senegalese Midfielder Gana Gueye from Everton
Idrissa Gana Gueye in the match against Iraq at the 2026 World Cup
Bruno Lage's Al Diriyah has secured the signing of Senegalese midfielder Idrissa Gana Gueye from Everton.
João Novais Will Reinforce Al Namja
João Novais played 2 games for Rio Ave last season
Midfielder João Novais remains in Saudi Arabia and will be coached by Jorge Mendonça at Al Namja.
Benfica B Wins Friendly Against Al Nassr in Seixal
Benfica B wins friendly against Al Nassr in Seixal
Nélson Veríssimo's side triumphed with goals from Tiago Rodrigues and Guilherme Gaspar.
The Final Farewell to Pote: Creative Midfielder Wants to Say Goodbye to Sporting at Estádio José Alvalade
Pote prepares to say goodbye to Sporting
The occasion should take place next Saturday, during the reception to Monaco in the Cinco Violinos Trophy, while Al Diriyah leads the race for his signing.
- Attack on Pote: Bruno Lage's Al Diriyah takes the lead in the race for Sporting's creative midfielder.
- Pote accelerates after training camp: Agents present an Arab offer when the creative midfielder returns from the Algarve.
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