The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s football players are prepping for their first World Cup finals appearance since 2006. Saudi is sending some of their best players on loan to Spain for experience. As of now, six players have joined Spanish clubs in accordance to an agreement with La Liga and Saudi Federation. 

the General Sports Authority the Saudi Football Federation and the La Liga Association of Spain announce the main steps in relation to their partnership in order to develop the sport of football in Saudi Arabia pic.twitter.com/cfW5tDyRz4

— General Sports Authority (@gsaksa_en) January 21, 2018

The General Sports Authority announced it via Twitter on Sunday

25 members of the La Liga Association attend a signing ceremony for Saudi players in a unique professional step in the world.

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— General Sports Authority (@gsaksa_en) January 21, 2018

Several Spanish clubs have announced the good news

Like Villarea, Levante, Rayo Vallecano, Valladolid, Gijon and Leganes announced on Sunday that they had signed a Saudi player. The club Villareal took Salem Al- Dawsari, the attacking midfielder; whereas Yahia Al- Shehri joined Leganes and Levante signed Fahad Al- Muwallad, a forward.

These loans are in place just five months prior to the World Cup in Russia. 

Professional players in the Spanish first class:
– Yahia Al Shehri (Legance Club)
– Fahad Al Mawlid (Levante Club)
Salem Al Dosari (Villarreal Club)#Our_sport_is_global pic.twitter.com/HFplhu7Ybz

— General Sports Authority (@gsaksa_en) January 21, 2018