Fabinho has finally sealed his £40million move to Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Ittihad after leaving Liverpool - ending his five-year stay at Anfield.
The Brazilian becomes the latest big name signing at the Middle Eastern outfit after they also lured former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema and ex-Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante.
There had been a slight delay in thrashing out a deal amid a paperwork issue - while there was also concern that his dogs would not be allowed in the country - but the deal has now been completed now that all problems have been resolved.
Fabinho owns two French bulldogs and hoped to take them with him despite Saudi Arabia's strict dog rules.
His breed of dog are classified as 'dangerous and aggressive dogs' in Saudi Arabia and are generally not allowed in the country, though this had not been a major issue in holding up the deal.
Fabinho has enjoyed a hugely successful and trophy-laden spell since he moved to Anfield from Monaco for £40m in 2018.
Having already won Ligue 1 with the French outfit in 2016-17 he came to Merseyside and won the Champions League in 2018-19, the Premier League in 2019-20 and the FA Cup and Carabao Cup double in 2021-22.
He also won the Community Shield, the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup at Liverpool.
The Brazil international racked up over 200 appearances for the club, and would leave a considerable hole in the Reds midfield.
Jordan Henderson is ex-Liverpool another midfielder who has headed for Saudi, after the former club captain completed a move to join Steven Gerrard's Al-Ettifaq for £12m.
The Reds have already bolstered their creative options by signing Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton for £35m and Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig for £60m.
However, with two key players likely to leave the club this summer, Jurgen Klopp has admitted that more players will need to arrive before the transfer window closes.
'There are so many things to do, he said, speaking on the club's 'We are Liverpool' podcast. 'The transfer window is open. If my day would have 28 hours at the moment it would not be a problem - I could fill them easily!
'Still three-and-a-half weeks until the first game of the season. A few things have to happen before then, definitely, transfer market-wise as well. That is clear now. And it will happen. New players have to come in. We will have a good team.'
Multiple midfield options have been linked with Liverpool.
There has been speculation surrounding a swoop for Southampton's 19-year-old starlet Romeo Lavia, but his £50m price tag could deter them considering his relative inexperience.
The club are also costing up a move for Crystal Palace man Cheick Doucoure. The south London side have slapped a £70m valuation on the Mali international but are yet to have their resolve tested by a bid.
Earlier in the summer, it looked as if their interest in Nice's Khepren Thuram had cooled after acquiring Szoboszlai, but the departures of Henderson and Fabinho could revive that.