Roberto Firmino is surrounded by jubilant supporters upon his arrival in Saudi Arabia after joining Al Ahli

As soon as Roberto Firmino touched down in Saudi Arabia, he was encircled by a group of ecstatic supporters.

A number of well-known players have recently moved from Europe to the Middle East, including Firmino, who signed for Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli on a free transfer when his Liverpool contract expired.

In his eight years with the club, the 31-year-old departed Liverpool with five major trophies, and the fans at Anfield gave him an emotional send-off.

Edouard Mendy, a former Chelsea goalie, will be his teammate at Al-Ahli after joining the Saudi Professional League outfit last month.