Former AS Roma defender Chris Smalling has disclosed that he made the right decision joining Al Fayha in the Saudi League.
Recall that the 34 year-old signed for the Saudi Pro League club last week and expressed his desire to help the club improve better in the league.
and said: “I’m very excited to have a new experience.
“I’ve always welcomed new challenges, and this is this is my next one after England and Italy.
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“And especially over the last year, the league has grown and grown and grown, especially with the amount of different international players coming into the league. So to be a part of that journey is very exciting.”
“I had some options of where I wanted to go for the next challenge, but this was right at the top,” said Smalling, who is keen to help Al Fayha improve on their ninth-placed finish last term. “And especially after I spoke to quite a few other players who are here, it felt right that this league is really growing.
“So to be able to be a part of that and also to help the club grow and beat the expectations of last season is a good challenge.”
