Fabinho completes Liverpool exit to join Al Ittihad
Fabinho's transfer to Saudi Pro League champions Al Ittihad has been confirmed, bringing the Brazil international's five-season stay at Anfield to an end. The midfielder was a crucial starting XI member under Jurgen Klopp during memorable Champions League and Premier League successes but now joins Nuno Espirito Santo's side who have also recruited Karim Benzema, N'Golo Kante and Jota this summer. There were concerns the move could fall through due to issues relating to the proposed payment structure, but the deadlock was soon broken and Fabinho underwent a medical. A statement from Liverpool ends: "Everyone at Liverpool FC would like to thank Fabinho for all of his contributions to the club's successes during the last five years." Fabinho becomes the second Liverpool midfielder to seal a move to the Saudi Pro League after former club captain Jordan Henderson left Anfield to reunite with old teammate Steven Gerrard at Al Ettifaq. READ THE LATEST LIVERPOOL ...