Luciano Rodriguez, a 22-year-old Uruguayan forward, has been acquired on a permanent basis by NEOM SC, a newly formed club in a city still under construction. The transfer was officially announced, with NEOM SC paying approximately 20 million euros to Bahia, the Brazilian club.

ESPN BR reports on the transfer of forward Lucho Rodríguez from Bahia to Neom SC of Saudi Arabia. Bahia announced the sale of forward Lucho Rodríguez to Neom SC of Saudi Arabia. The Saudis will pay 22 million euros for the 22-year-old player, which is a record amount for a club from Brazil's Northeast. Bahia retains 25% of the player's economic rights for a future transfer. Lucho Rodríguez joined Bahia from Liverpool (Uruguay) in 2024 for 10 million euros.

Luciano Rodríguez from AC Bahia, which is part of the City Group, is set for a 20 million euro move to the desert. According to 'L'Équipe', the 22-year-old striker will arrive in Saudi Arabia today to undergo his medical and sign a contract with Neom SC.

ESPN reports that Bahia has arranged the sale of Uruguayan forward Luciano Rodríguez to Neom SC of the Saudi Pro League. Neom SC offered 22 million euros (including fixed amounts and bonuses), and negotiations are ongoing to finalize the transfer of the 22-year-old. If completed, this will be the most expensive sale in Bahia's history. His contract with Bahia expires on June 30, 2029, and his market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €8 million.