Former Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino has joined Qatar giants Al-Sadd on a two-year deal from Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli, Afrosport reports.
The 33-year-old Brazilian spent two seasons with Al-Ahli after moving from Liverpool and helped them to the AFC Champions League title this year, scoring six times in 12 games and was named the best player of continental tournament.
Al-Ahli announced his departure on Wednesday, posting a video where he called the AFC Champions League triumph the best moment of his time with the club.
“I’m happy because we made history at the club during these two years together,” he said.
“The best moment was to become the champions of Asia. I’m very grateful for this.”
#Firmino is one of us. ⚪⚫#AlSaddFamily#السد | #AlSadd pic.twitter.com/uopdtwrh9X
— 🏆 #81 Al Sadd SC | نادي السد (@AlsaddSC) July 24, 2025
He joins an Al-Sadd side that won the Qatar Stars League for a record-extending 18th time last season, claiming back-to-back titles as well.
The were previously crowned AFC Champions League winners in 2011 when they defeated Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC of South Korea 4-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in extra time.
