MADRID (AP) — Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou is becoming a member of Neymar’s new membership in Saudi Arabia after Sevilla introduced his switch to Al Hilal.

The 32-year-old Bounou helped Morocco turn into the most important shock of final yr’s World Cup when it reached the semifinals after beating each Spain and Portugal within the knockout rounds.

He additionally helped Sevilla raise its record-extending seventh Europa League title when it beat Roma in a penalty shootout in June. Bounou leaves Sevilla with two Europa League titles. He performed 142 video games - which included 58 clear sheets - for the membership.

Neymar joined Al Hilal from Paris Saint-Germain earlier this week, following high-profile strikes by Cristiano Ronaldo final season and Karim Benzema additionally this summer season to the oil-rich nation.

Al Hilal, a document 18-time nationwide champion, is one in every of 4 Saudi golf equipment successfully nationalized by the nation’s Public Investment Fund (PIF).

Sevilla introduced the transfer late Thursday however didn't reveal the switch payment for Bounou. Spanish media experiences stated it was 21 million euros ($22.8 million).

Bounou was rumored to be among the many ‘keepers Real Madrid was curious about signing to interchange its injured Thibaut Courtois. Kepa Arrizabalaga arrived from Chelsea on mortgage as a substitute.

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