Nigerian defender William Troost-Ekong has expressed his openness to playing in the Saudi Arabia Professional Football League in the future.
Troost-Ekong was awarded the Most Valuable Player (MVP) at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire.
The 30-year-old has reportedly attracted interest from several clubs in the Saudi Arabian top-flight during the tournament.
Currently playing for Greek Super League team PAOK Salonica, the former Watford player has acknowledged that he would consider a move to Saudi Arabia if given the chance.
“I can’t tell you that now because it’s not right in front of me,” Troost-Ekong stated in an interview with CNN World Sports Amanda Davies.
“The Saudi League is something which is exciting, you saw quite a lot of the best players who were part of the AFCON have headed in that direction and are playing there.
“If that option is in front of me, then, I will have to study it a bit more and consider it.”
Asked whether he would love to play alongside Portuguese superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo’, he said; “Who wouldn’t? One of the best players in the world. We’ll have to see what happens, but I’m happy at PAOK.”
