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Ivan Toney Signals He Will Stay at Al-Ahli, Prioritizing England World Cup Bid Over Reported Juventus Move

The Saudi Pro League's leading scorer believes continued goals in Jeddah best strengthen his case for Thomas Tuchel's squad.

Overview

  • Reports in the UK say Toney is prepared to reject Juventus to remain at Al-Ahli in a decision shaped by his 2026 World Cup ambitions.
  • Juventus and manager Luciano Spalletti are reported to be seeking a striker before the transfer deadline, with Toney among the options discussed.
  • Toney leads the Saudi Pro League with 18 goals, two more than Cristiano Ronaldo, after scoring a hat-trick in his most recent outing.
  • He defends the level of competition in Saudi Arabia, saying several players there could compete in the Premier League.
  • Since a reported £40m move from Brentford in August 2024, Toney has 56 goals in 72 appearances for Al-Ahli and won last season's Asian Champions League.