Aleksandar Mitrovic, the top-scoring Serbian player of all time with a record of 52 goals in 81 matches, is in the news as Fulham refused a £25m proposal from Saudi Pro League team, Al-Hilal.
At 28, Mitrovic, who transferred to Fulham from Newcastle in 2018 for an estimated £22m, still has three years remaining in his contract. Insiders from Fulham informed Sport News Center that the club has outright dismissed Al-Hilal’s proposal, with no intention to let go of Mitrovic.
Al-Hilal has managed to secure Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly and Wolves’ midfielder Ruben Neves in this summer’s transfers.
During the previous season, Mitrovic contributed 14 goals to Fulham’s Premier League efforts, helping the team secure 10th place in their first season back in the top division.
In their 2021-22 promotion-winning season, Mitrovic shattered the Championship scoring record by netting 43 goals in 44 matches.
However, Mitrovic also drew attention for his misconduct when he was suspended for eight matches and fined £75,000 after pushing referee Chris Kavanagh during an FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester United in April.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Aleksandar Mitrovic
Who has made a £25m bid for Aleksandar Mitrovic?
Al-Hilal, a team from the Saudi Pro League, made a £25m bid for Serbian striker Aleksandar Mitrovic.
What was Fulham’s response to the £25m bid for Mitrovic from Al-Hilal?
Fulham rejected the £25m bid for Aleksandar Mitrovic from Al-Hilal. They have no intentions to sell the player.
Who else has Al-Hilal signed this summer?
Al-Hilal has signed Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly and Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves during this summer’s transfer window.
What was Mitrovic’s penalty for pushing referee Chris Kavanagh?
Mitrovic was banned for eight matches and fined £75,000 for pushing referee Chris Kavanagh during an FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester United in April.
What record did Mitrovic break during the 2021-22 season?
Mitrovic broke the Championship scoring record by scoring 43 goals in 44 games during the 2021-22 season, which was Fulham’s promotion-winning season.
More about Aleksandar Mitrovic
- Aleksandar Mitrovic Career Stats
- Fulham FC Official News
- Al-Hilal FC Official News
- Premier League 2021-2022 Season Review
- FA Cup 2022 Quarter Final Incident
- Summer Transfer Window 2023 Updates
5 comments
Can’t believe Mitro is still causing trouble! Remember when he pushed that ref? 8 match ban and a big fine, hope he’s learned his lesson!
Are they mad? 25M is a good deal, should’ve taken it. Mitro’s not getting any younger.
Remembr when Mitro broke the record in 21-22 season? Good times! Keep scoring Mitro!!!
mitro is legend! No money can buy loyalty. he stays and he scores! #FulhamForever
al-hilal not messin about this summer! Signed Koulibaly and Neves already, now after Mitro? Who’s next, Messi? lol