The summer of 2023 will surely be remembered by the microbeasts for the attacks on the transfer market by the clubs of Saudi Arabia. Many important players decided to leave Europe after the end of their contracts.

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Clubs from Saudi Arabia can be invited by UEFA to the Champions League

After Cristiano Ronaldo, who chose Saudi Arabia in the winter, Benzema, Milinkovic-Savic, Frimino, Koulibaly, Kante, Mendy, Neves or Brozovic went.

Big names that the European public will be able to admire only on television, except for a surprise that UEFA can bring, writes Calciomercato.it.

Given that many stars have chosen Saudi Arabia, the European Football Forum plans to have clubs from outside Europe participate in the upcoming Champions League seasons.

Specifically, UEFA’s idea is to use a wild card, like in tennis, to invite Saudi clubs.

This move is aimed at returning the attention of the European public to the big players.

The format of the Champions League is changing from next season

Also, from the 2024-2025 season, the format of the Champions League will change to 36 teams, and instead of the group stage, there will be only one series.

Each team will play eight opponents, equally at home and away.