Fenerbahçe confirms midfielder Giuliano's $12 million transfer to Saudi Arabia
Giuliano de Paula. (FILE Photo)


Istanbul-based football giant Fenerbahçe's attacking midfielder Giuliano was transferred to Saudi club Al Nassr as part of a €10.5 million ($12 million) transfer deal on Monday.

Al Nassr welcomed him with a Twitter video.

The Saudi club said a three-year contract with Brazilian midfielder Giuliano Victor de Paula, 28, had been signed.

Meanwhile, Fenerbahçe confirmed Giuliano's exit.

"Giuliano Victor de Paula has signed for Al Nassr. We'd like to thank Giuliano for his contribution to the club and wish him well for the future!", Fenerbahçe said on social media.

The Istanbul club signed the Brazilian international for €7 million from Russian club Zenit St. Petersburg in August 2017.

Last season, Giuliano scored 14 goals and produced 5 assists in 30 Turkish Spor Toto Super Lig appearances as he became his team's top scorer.