When in mid-2018, after being one of the most outstanding players of the Peruvian National Team in the World Cup in Russia, Andre Carrillo decided to leave Premier League club Watford for the Saudi Arabian League to play for Al Hilal, he was the target of much criticism. Some did not accept the footballer’s decision and questioned whether going to the Middle East was the best thing for his career. However, five years later time proved him right and after having won everything, he finally put an end to his adventure in Riyadh. Thus, this Sunday he was presented as a new addition to the Al Qadisiyah of the Saudi Football Second Division.
Several Arab media outlets have been reporting this movement in the Arab market for days, but only this weekend the transfer of the ‘Culebra’ to the Khobar complex became official. Although no further details of the transfer were revealed, the contract would be for a long time and with a salary commensurate with those paid in that country.
With a video where you can appreciate the best plays of Andre Carrillo With Al Hilal and the Peruvian National Team, where the goal he scored against Australia in the World Cup that was played on Russian territory stands out, Al Qadisiyah presented his fans with the best of his new acquisition’s repertoire. The national striker will not be alone, since he will meet again with the Argentine Luciano Vietto, with whom he shared changing rooms in his previous club.
The 32-year-old footballer left his mark on Al Hilal, since since he arrived he has won the title and did not stop until he added 9 titles to his extensive list of titles: 3 Saudi Professional Leagues, 2 King’s Cups, 2 Saudi Arabian Super Cups and 2 Saudi Arabian Leagues. Asian Champions. Likewise, in terms of his individual records, he scored 29 goals and served 34 assists in 187 games played.
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