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Gabri Veiga set for Europe return as Porto nears €15M deal with Al Ahli

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Paul Kemp
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, | Updated: June 5, 2025
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Spanish midfielder Gabri Veiga

    Key Takeaways:

  • Gabri Veiga is set to return to Europe with a move to Porto
  • The deal with Al-Ahli is worth €15M plus bonuses
  • The Spaniard will take over a 90% pay cut to finalise the transfer

Porto are on the verge of bringing back to Europe one of Spain’s most highly rated young talents – Gabri Veiga. The attacking midfielder made his senior debut for Celta in 2020 and just three years later completed a shock transfer to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the Portuguese club has now reached a full agreement to sign Veiga for €15 million plus bonuses. The player is said to be ready to reduce his salary by more than 90 percent in order to facilitate the move.

Last season, the Spanish midfielder recorded 32 games in the Saudi Pro League with a return of 7 goals and 5 assists. Gabri Veiga has made 19 appearances and scored 3 goals for Spain’s U21 national team. His transfer to Porto is expected to be finalised before June 10 so that he can be registered for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup.

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