Dutch player Crysencio Summerville had reportedly reached an agreement for a transfer to AS Roma. However, Saudi Arabia‘s Al-Hilal has intervened and secured the West Ham United winger’s services.
This news comes from independent reports by The Athletic and Fabrizio Romano, stating that Summerville has signed a four-year deal. The base transfer fee is reported to be just under €64.5 million, with potential bonuses raising the total to around €70 million.
Despite a challenging season for West Ham, Summerville made a significant impact, contributing ten goals in 34 appearances—scoring seven and assisting three. He also shone while representing the Netherlands at the World Cup, where he came off the bench against Sweden, providing two assists and scoring a goal in a 5-1 victory.
Although just 24, the Dutch winger seems set for a bright future in the Champions League. Instead, he has chosen a different route. Summerville’s move marks Saudi Arabia’s second major signing in a brief timeframe; earlier, Al-Ahli secured ex-Barça forward Francisco Trincão for €50 million from Sporting Lisbon. Both players, currently in their prime, opted for the Saudi League over significant offers from top European clubs, which lack considerable competitive stature.
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