Liverpool midfielder Fabinho had completed his move to Al-Ittihad.
The Brazil international was dubbed ‘The Lighthouse’ during a five-year stay at Anfield in which he won every available major honour with the club.
But Fabinho becomes the third Reds’ player to join the Saudi Pro League following the departures of Jordan Henderson and Roberto Firmino.
Ahead of his confirmed exit, the 29-year-old reflected on his journey with Jurgen Klopp’s side after signing from Monaco in May 2018.
He said: “Thanks to Liverpool, I reached my highest level and played a World Cup.
“Thanks to Liverpool, I fulfilled my dream of walking into a stadium with my son in my arms.
“Thanks to Liverpool, I played in the best stadium in the world, with the best atmosphere in the world, which is Anfield.
“Thanks to Liverpool, I lived the biggest match of my life, the comeback against Barcelona, which was only possible thanks to Anfield. That moment will always be in my memory.
“I love this club. Thank you, Reds, for everything we’ve experienced together.”