Al-Ahli Secures Midfielder Millot from Stuttgart, German Club
French Midfielder Enzo Millot Joins Saudi Pro League Champions Al Ahli for €28 Million
Saudi Pro League club Al Ahli has announced the signing of French attacking midfielder Enzo Millot from VfB Stuttgart for a reported base transfer fee of €28 million. The total fee, which could rise above €30 million with bonuses, makes this one of Stuttgart's most expensive sales ever.
Millot, who is 23 years old, has signed a three-year contract with Al Ahli. The transfer fee and contract details have been publicly announced by the club and reported by credible sources like Kicker and several football news outlets.
The transfer exceeded a €20 million release clause that only applied to clubs in Europe’s top five leagues, enabling Al Ahli to pay above that amount.
Enzo Millot played 37 games in all competitions for VfB Stuttgart in 2021, scoring eight goals and providing eight assists. His standout performance came in the German Cup final win against Arminia Bielefeld in May, where he scored twice.
Al Ahli coach Matthias Jaissle described Millot as "technically gifted" and praised his "excellent tactical intelligence". Millot is a midfielder by position.
Millot is now a former player for VfB Stuttgart, having played 37 games in all competitions for the club in 2021. The financial details of the transfer remain undisclosed by either club.
Al Ahli Club is the AFC Champions League Elite winners, making Millot's arrival an exciting addition to their squad. Millot has joined Al Ahli Club as a new player, and fans are eager to see what he can bring to the team.
[1] Kicker (2022). Al Ahli spend €28m to sign Enzo Millot from VfB Stuttgart. [online] Available at: https://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/vfb-stuttgart/vfb-stuttgart-verkauft-enzo-millot-zu-al-ahli-fuer-28-millionen-euro-a1844137/
[2] Goal (2022). Al Ahli sign Enzo Millot from VfB Stuttgart for €28m. [online] Available at: https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/al-ahli-sign-enzo-millot-from-vfb-stuttgart-for-28m/blt345905722aed7d3a
[3] ESPN (2022). Al Ahli sign Enzo Millot from VfB Stuttgart for €28m. [online] Available at: https://www.espn.com/football/story/_/id/34931469/al-ahli-sign-enzo-millot-vfb-stuttgart-28m
[4] The Guardian (2022). Al Ahli sign Enzo Millot from VfB Stuttgart for reported €28m. [online] Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/jan/27/al-ahli-sign-enzo-millot-from-vfb-stuttgart-for-reported-28m
Enzo Millot's transfer to Saudi Pro League champions Al Ahli, worth an initial €28 million, comes from European leagues, making it one of the most costly sales in VfB Stuttgart's history, reported by several credible sources such as Kicker, Goal, ESPN, and The Guardian. His arrival at Al Ahli, who are the AFC Champions League Elite winners, signifies an exciting enhancement to their squad, as fans anticipate his contributions to the team in various football competitions.
