FABINHO’s £40million move to Saudi side Al-Ittihad could be under threat due to his pet dogs.
The bizarre hitch in the transfer comes after it emerged that French bulldgogs are banned in Saudi Arabia.
Fabinho’s move to Saudi could be off to his French bulldogs being banned in the country
Fabinho has two French bulldogs
Fabinho’s wife Rebeca Tavares often shares pictures of their beloved pets on social media
It appears the couple are willing to call off the move to ensure they are not separated from their beloved pets
Before making a move, midfielder Fabinho would like to know for sure if he can bring his two cherished dogs into the nation with him and his wife.
According to a leaked Saudi Arabian document making the rounds on Twitter, the breed is prohibited there because it is on a list of “dangerous and ɑggressive” canines.
The list can be gotten around, though, if the dogs will be employed for hunting, as security dogs, or as seeing-eye dogs for the blind.
The agreement might not succeed, according to insiders, because Fabinho allegedly plans to leave if his dogs aren’t allowed to travel with him to Saudi Arabia.
This comes after Al-Ittihad made Fabinho an offer to join the team for £425,000 a week.
The midfielder’s current Liverpool contract pays him £180,000 per week.
Al-Ittihad was in London over the weekend in an effort to reach agreement among all parties as they are eager to move forward with a deal.
If a dog permission is given, Fabinho would be the most recent well-known talent to join Al-Ittihad.
The Saudi champions have so far added Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante and Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema to their lineup.
They also succeeded in capturing Celtic player Jota last month.
Fabinho, a midfielder for Liverpool who has won the Champions League, league title, Carabao Cup, and FA Cup, would represent yet another triumph for the group.
In response to hefty offers from the Saudi Championship, Jordan Henderson would follow Fabinho in leaving Liverpool for Saudi Arabia as the Reds underwent an unexpected midfield rebuild.