Ivan Toney seals mega Saudi Arabia payday with £40m move from Brentford amid Chelsea interest
The Ivan Toney transfer saga has finally come to an end with the striker joining Al Ahli in a £40million deal from Brentford.
The 28-year-old's future has been a topic of conversation all year after he refused to extend his stay beyond 2025 at the club. Gtech Community Stadium.
Both Chelsea and Arsenal have shown interest in the England international.
The Blues were interested in a late blow for the player, but failed to convert their interest into a formal offer.
As a result, Toney decided to move to Saudi Arabia on a three-year contract.
talkSPORT understands the former Newcastle centre-forward will pocket £50m from his Middle Eastern deal.
Incredibly, that equates to more than £16m a year.
To break it down further, Tonito will earn almost £330,000 a week at King Abdullah Sports City.
Commenting on the sale, Brentford boss Thomas Frank said: “It has been a pleasure working with Ivan over the past four years.
“He has averaged more than one goal every two games, which is an incredible figure.
“On the pitch, he has been a fantastic goalscorer, a link-up player and a leader. He has challenged the team, the squad and himself.”
He added: “It's a wonderful journey we've been on together. Ivan helped the club and the team, and the club and the team have helped Ivan.
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“I’m glad he has the opportunity to try something new in his life and career.
“We thank him for so many magical moments and wish him all the best for his next step. Ivan leaves as a Brentford legend.”
Toney has yet to play this season, having been left out of each of Thomas Frank's three squads in all competitions.
The striker leaves west London having scored 72 goals in 141 games since joining Brentford in 2020.
It's been a hectic day deadline dayToney being the latest high-profile player to change clubs.
