OFFICIAL: Firmino joins Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Ahli after leaving Liverpool

Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli have confirmed the signing of former Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino.

The 31-year-old left Anfield following the expiration of his contract after joining the Reds from Hoffenheim in 2015.

He joins former Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, who joined the Saudi Professional League side last month.

Firmino was part of a ruthless attack alongside Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane, and in his eight years at Liverpool the Brazilian won the Champions League, Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup and Club World Cup.

He was not the only player to leave the Reds this summer, as James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita also left the club at the end of their deals.

During his eight-year spell at Anfield, Firmino contributed 111 goals and 79 assists from 362 appearances, establishing an important role in Jurgen Klopp's front three.

The Brazilian was known for his quick feet in tight spaces and intelligent link-up play with Mane and Salah, often dropping deep into the midfield to collect the ball and create for Liverpool's forwards.

Al Ahli won Saudi Arabia's second tier last season to earn promotion back to the Saudi Pro League, which has been ornamented with a glut of high-profile stars since Cristiano Ronaldo's record-breaking £175m-a-year move to Al-Nassr in January.

Real Madrid legend Karim Benzema and ex-Chelsea superstar N'Golo Kante joined Saudi champions Al-Ittihad on lucrative contracts last month, while former Premier League stars Ruben Neves and Kalidou Koulibaly have signed with Al-Hilal.