Al Hilal signs Summerville, teases Roma with social media jibe
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 4:40 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Al Hilal has officially signed Dutch winger Crysencio Summerville on a four-year contract. The deal arose after Roma lost out on the player, who was close to joining the Italian club. The Saudi Arabian team’s offer reportedly included £55 million plus £10 million in bonuses, persuading West Ham to sell. Social media posts from Al Hilal humorously referenced the common saying about Rome, changing it to assert that 'All roads lead to Riyadh,' highlighting the player's choice to join the Saudi club over Roma.
- •Summerville was nearly signed by Roma before Al Hilal intervened.
- •The player was signed for £55 million plus bonuses.
- •Al Hilal made the signing official on July 25, 2026.
- •The club's social media jested about the rivalry with Roma.
- •Summerville's choice emphasizes Saudi Arabia's growing influence in football.
- 4:40 AMYahoo Sports — Al Hilal poke fun at Roma following Summerville signing: “All roads lead to Al Riyadh.”
"Roma has officially lost another transfer target. Summerville is a new player from Al Hilal. The Dutch winger was one step away from wearing the Giallorossi jersey, but the Saudi club’s push has tur...
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