The emergence of the Saudi Pro League has become a significant topic of discussion in this summer's transfer window.

With the Public Investment Fund (PIF) now holding a 75% ownership stake in four of the nation's prominent clubs, namely Al-Ittihad, Al-Nassr, Al-Hilal, and Al-Ahli, their financial capabilities have seen a remarkable surge.

Consequently, several prominent European football stars are opting to follow in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo and join the Saudi Arabian league.

Here, we provide an overview of all the significant completed transfers in this regard.

Karim Benzema (Al-Ittihad)

Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema, 35, got Saudi's summer business under way by joining champions Al-Ittihad on a free transfer.

The Real Madrid icon signed a two-year contract with an option for a further year, which is reportedly worth around £100million per season.

N'Golo Kante (Al-Ittihad)

Don't listen to the fake news⛔️Kanté is an Ittihad player now! ✍️🤩📦 to 📦#WelcomeBox2Box pic.twitter.com/1LV3lE0MqU— Ittihad Club (@ittihad_en) June 20, 2023

N'Golo Kante, 32, chose to walk the same path as his compatriot Benzema by moving to the Jeddah-based outfit on a free transfer.

The all-action midfielder left Chelsea after seven years of quality service, putting pen to paper on a four-year deal worth a reported £86m per season.

Ruben Neves (Al-Hilal)

Wolves received a club record fee of £47m from Al-Hilal for their former captain Ruben Neves, who had just one year remaining on his deal at Molineux.

The Portuguese midfielder — still only 26 — signed a three-year contract with the 18-time Saudi Pro League champions.

Ruben Neves (Al-Hilal)

Wolves received a club record fee of £47m from Al-Hilal for their former captain Ruben Neves, who had just one year remaining on his deal at Molineux.

The Portuguese midfielder — still only 26 — signed a three-year contract with the 18-time Saudi Pro League champions.

Kalidou Koulibaly (Al-Hilal)

Be Careful ..The Road is Blocked ⛔️#AlHilal 💙@kkoulibaly26 pic.twitter.com/ixGsBd0J9Q— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) June 25, 2023

Neves will play alongside Kalidou Koulibaly in Riyadh next season following the centre-back's departure from Chelsea just a year after signing from Napoli.

The deal for the 32-year-old defender cost Al-Hilal a reported £20m in transfer fees, with his contract running until 2026.

Edouard Mendy (Al-Ahli)

Edouard Mendy became the third Chelsea star to seal a Middle East move when joining Al-Ahli for an undisclosed fee.

Having played a key role in the Blues' 2021 Champions League triumph, the Senegal stopper lost his starting spot at Stamford Bridge last term and has now headed for pastures new.

Marcelo Brozovic (Al-Nassr)

Everyone wanted him 💣He wanted ONLY us 💛#BrozovićIsYellow 🤩 pic.twitter.com/iPPmge6mBq— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) July 3, 2023

Marcelo Brozovic, 30, decided to join Ronaldo at Al-Nassr for a reported fee of £15m, the Croatian midfielder signing a three-year contract with the nine-time Saudi Pro League winners.

The 87-cap international was a key figure at Inter Milan for many years and started in the Nerazzurri's recent Champions League final defeat to Manchester City.