Fabrizio Romano on his Career, SPL Growth, Summer Moves for Saudi & Euro Leagues

In episode 6 of the ARLS podcast we have a very special guest in Fabrizio Romano, the biggest football journalist in the world with over 60m followers on social media.

Fabrizio shares the journey from his early career to becoming football's most trusted transfer journalist, the explosion of his social media accounts and how he developed his famous catchphrase "Here we go!".

We also discuss the Saudi League's growing clout, its influence on the global stage and the transfers shaping its future. Fabrizio gives his view on the league's perception among players and agents and covers how close Messi was to joining the Saudi League. Fabrizio also sheds light on how top clubs like Barcelona, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Manchester Utd and Arsenal are planning their next big moves.

This is an episode packed with insight and a must-listen for every football fan!

This episode is sponsored by Mayadeen:

https://www.mayadeen.sa/

Trailer  00:00

Behind the Scenes  1:02        

Start of career  3:22      

Building a network in football  6:01      

Here we go'  7:00        

Verifying transfer information 8:05      

Growing his social media following  9:08        

Impact of FFP on future transfers in Europe  9:53        

How big is his team? 11:04        

How are players valued? 12:45        

Perception of Saudi League in Global Context 15:01        

Saudi Teams in Champions League?  16:35      

Transfers to Saudi Teams 17:15        

Perception of Saudi League between Players & Agents  18:03      

Kevin De Bruyne/Mohammed Salah/Te Stegen  19:00      

Why didn't Messi join Saudi League? 19:04        

What improvements are needed for the Saudi League to grow  20:02        

Transfers for teams outside of PIF clubs  21:57  

Club's Transfer planning  22:45        

PIF buying Inter Milan?   23:47        

Barriers to buying Italian clubs?  25:00        

Saudi players joing teams abroad?   26:17      

Can Saudi league become the best league in the world?   27:52        

Barcelona  29:02      

Real Madrid  31:00      

Mbappe's Salary  32:05        

Liverpool  32:5      

Manchester Utd  33:2      

Chelsea 35:12      

Arsenal  36:17        

Biggest transfer Fabrizio was a part of  37:03      

Euro 2024  38:04      

Do people try to manipulate him with information?  40:15      

Biggest transfers this summer?  41:09        

Behind the Scenes  41:45

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