Troyes wonderkid Mathys Detourbet turns down Saudi Arabia move

Troyes wonderkid Mathys Detourbet turns down Saudi Arabia move

Troyes wonderkid Mathys Detourbet revealed he turned down a big money offer from Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal.

The 18-year-old is enjoyed a breakout season for Ligue 2 side Troyes, scoring three goals and providing six assists n 32 games.

Detourbet, who has previously been linked with a move to sister club Man City, revealed he has turned down a move to Al Hilal.

Speaking in an interview with Onze Mondial, the winger said: “My father and my agent were contacted and received this offer.

“They felt obliged to tell me about it because, financially speaking, it was a very attractive offer.

“Ever since the interview started, I’ve been telling you that I just want to play football, that I love the game. This story will show you that.

“When they mentioned it to me, I took out my phone, played the Champions League anthem and said to my dad: ‘Dad, I want us to enjoy this music together.’ That’s when they understood my answer.”