FORMER Liverpool midfielder Fabinho was gifted a watch after his Al-Ittihad debut – and immediately dropped it.

The Brazilian, 29, started alongside ex-Chelsea man N’Golo Kante at the base of Nuno Espirito Santo’s midfield away at Al-Raed.

Fabinho was bizarrely gifted a watch after his Al-Ittihad debut

He was very appreciative of the gesture after the watch was put on his wrist

He then dropped the watch on the floor as he walked off

It ended up being a comfortable victory for the visitors as they kicked off their Saudi Pro League campaign with a 3-0 win.

Fabinho was praised for his performance as he begins life after Liverpool.

And one individual was so enamoured by his display that he gave him a watch following the match.

Fabinho was leaving in his Al-Ittihad tracksuit when he was stopped by a man.

Some have reported him as an Al-Ittihad fan, while others have claimed he is a journalist.

Fabinho was stopped in his tracks as the former Reds star got ready to pose for a picture.

The man nevertheless then reached into his pocket and placed a watch on the player’s wrist.

The gesture astounded Fabinho, but when he turned to leave, the watch fell to the ground since it was not properly fastened.

Fortunately, it seemed to be alright, and he walked away grinning.

However, the strange encounter perplexed some social media users.

One said: “That was painfully awkward to watch.”

Another added: “This is crazy man.”

And a third responded: “This is embarrassing.”

Fabinho moved from Liverpool to Al-Ittihad in a deal worth up to £40 million.

Up until 2026, the midfielder will make an astounding £425,000 every week.

He has teamed up with players like Ahmed Hegazi, Jota, Karim Benzema, and Kante.

Last year, Al-Ittihad won the Saudi Pro League championship.