The whole world turns its back on you, but Saudi Arabia will always welcome and honor you.” That was the shocking statement of Sheikh Khalid bin Sultan Al Saud, the most powerful oil billionaire in the Middle East, at the press conference to sign an exclusive contract with Erling Haaland – the Norwegian star who is making the global media go crazy.
The ceremony, which took place in Riyadh, immediately became the center of attention when Sheikh Khalid announced numbers that made the entire football world “breathless”. He confirmed that he would pay Haaland 1 billion USD in cash, plus 500 million USD for the matches he will attend in Saudi Arabia. But that’s not all. Sheikh Khalid also announced the construction of an 80,000-seat stadium named Erling Haaland Stadium, as a symbol of gratitude for the “Northern warrior”.
According to witnesses at the ceremony, when Sheikh Khalid read his emotional statement, the whole audience seemed to fall silent. The atmosphere was so solemn that even those present did not dare to breathe heavily. But the moment that stunned everyone The most touching moment was when Haaland – who is known for being cold and rarely expressing emotions – was moved to tears, having to pause for a few seconds before being able to say thank you.
Behind-the-scenes sources said that Haaland had to go through a period of great pressure from the international media, many false rumors and groundless criticisms poured on him in just a few months. Therefore, Sheikh Khalid’s saying “the whole world turned its back on you” is considered a hidden reference to the loneliness that Haaland had to face behind the halo.
When holding the microphone, Haaland tried to stay calm but his voice was still shaking noticeably. He said that he “never imagined that one day he would be welcomed so warmly by a country”. He also emphasized that this was not just a football contract, but “a promise of respect, trust and a new beginning”.
The emotion did not stop at Haaland. Sheikh Khalid – who has always been known for being strong and tough – could not hide his tears tears. He shared that Haaland is the model of a new generation of players: resilient, hardworking and not letting the trappings of fame shake his nature.
International media immediately exploded after the press conference. Some experts said that this could be the most expensive contract in sports history, far surpassing all previous records. Others assessed that Saudi Arabia is gradually building a new sports empire, and Haaland is the “golden piece” in the long-term strategy.
Although the truth of the contract still has many details that have not been completely verified, one thing is certain: the moment Haaland choked up in front of thousands of people, while Sheikh Khalid shed tears, has become the biggest storm image today. And if all comes true, Haaland will enter a completely new chapter in his career – a chapter built on absolute respect and numbers that have never existed in the history of world football.
