Ndiaye Snubs Saudi Megadeal to Sign Record-Breaking Everton Extension
Excitement reached a fever pitch at Hill Dickinson Stadium today as Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye officially closed the door on a lucrative move to Saudi Arabian giants Al-Hilal, committing his long-term future to the Merseyside club.
The Senegalese international has signed a landmark five-year contract extension that keeps him on the waterfront through 2031, making him the highest-paid player in Everton’s history.
Rejecting the Gulf Temptation
Reports had heavily linked the 26-year-old playmaker with a move to the Saudi Pro League, where Al-Hilal reportedly submitted an eye-watering financial proposal to lure the creative force away from Premier League football. However, Ndiaye made his loyalty clear, choosing the ambition and stability of Everton’s new era over the riches of the Middle East.
Speaking alongside club officials on the pitch at Bramley-Moore Dock, Ndiaye expressed his passion for the project in Liverpool.
> “My heart is here on Merseyside,” Ndiaye said. “We are building something truly special at Hill Dickinson Stadium, and I want to give everything to this badge and these supporters for years to come.”
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The groundbreaking deal underscores Everton’s determination to retain their core talent and build a roster capable of competing for European places.
David Moyes: “He’ll Finish His Career as a Toffee”
Everton Head Coach David Moyes was beaming following the announcement, hailing Ndiaye’s decision as a major statement of intent for the football club.
> “He’ll finish his career as a Toffee,” Moyes proclaimed to gathered media. “Iliman is a special talent—someone who can unlock defenses in an instant and change the complexion of any match. Securing his future was our absolute top priority this window.”
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Moyes vowed to build his attacking unit around the flexible forward, adding:
> “He is central to everything we want to achieve going forward. With his commitment locked in, my job now is to push him to reach even higher ceilings and turn him into one of the absolute premiere attackers in European football.”
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A Defining Era at Hill Dickinson Stadium
Ndiaye, who arrived from Marseille in the summer of 2024, quickly established himself as a fan favorite with his sharp dribbling, vision, and knack for crucial goals. His rapid rise inside Everton’s new state-of-the-art home has drawn praise across the league.
For the Everton faithful, today’s news provides a massive boost ahead of the campaign. By fending off elite international suitors and securing Ndiaye on record-setting wages, the club has signaled to the football world that its premier stars are no longer for sale—marking a triumphant new chapter on the banks of the River Mersey.
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