Premier League: Fulham’s Aleksandar Mitrovic set to depart for Saudi Pro League, confirms supervisor Marco Silva

In a disappointing flip of occasions for Fulham within the Premier League, Serbian striker Aleksandar Mitrovic is ready to half methods with the membership. Manager Marco Silva shared the knowledge after the facet’s 3-0 defeat by the hands of Brentford on Saturday. The striker, who was Fulham’s main goal-scorer in 4 out of 5 earlier seasons, was absent from the lineup having sustained an harm of their season opener in opposition to Everton.

“I received information before the match, and got the confirmation post-match from the club, that he’s on his way to leave,” knowledgeable Silva in a press convention at Craven Cottage. “Both clubs came to an agreement, indicating the end of Mitrovic’s tenure with the club.”

Mitrovic has appeared fairly resolute in his determination to hunt pastures new, in accordance with Silva. He stated, “He pushed for this move, he expressed his wish for a fresh challenge.”

The supervisor although didn’t delve into the specifics of the switch association between Fulham and the Saudi Arabian facet Al-Hilal. Reports counsel that Mitrovic’s departure comes whilst his present contract with Fulham extends for 3 extra years.

In an earlier bid, Al-Hilal had allegedly provided 25 million kilos for the Serbian footballer. However, Fulham stayed agency on their determination to retain Mitrovic. The Saudi Arabian membership can be credited with Neymar’s current switch from Paris St Germain.

However, media updates from Britain now speculate that Al-Hilal got here again with a considerably bigger provide of about 46 million kilos, lastly persuading Fulham to comply with the switch.

Silva acknowledged that changing the caliber and output of a participant like Mitrovic, notably inside the constraints of a switch window, stands as a formidable activity. “Our challenge is finding four or five quality additions to the squad in just 15 days, and the striker position is the most difficult aspect of that,” admitted Silva.

Amidst sturdy competitors amongst golf equipment searching for comparable recruitment, the supervisor assured that Fulham would spare no effort in securing the best substitute. He stated: “Many other clubs are navigating similar waters. But we remain committed to delivering our best efforts in securing the best possible replacement.”

Although banked on the workforce’s current line-up to face the Premier League’s challenges, Silva acknowledged that discovering the best participant to make up for Mitrovic’s absence is essential. “We may need to face the Premier League with the players we have if we cannot find a suitable replacement for Mitrovic,” he concluded.

Edited By:

Kingshuk Kusari

Published On:

Aug 19, 2023