Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has savagely branded Gabri Veiga's expected move to the Saudi Pro League as 'embarrassing'.
Celta Vigo wonderkid Veiga was the subject of big-name interest this summer, with Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea understood to have closely monitored him.
However, it initially appeared that Serie A side Napoli had won the race, though reports earlier this week suggested the deal was on the brink of collapsing.
The reason behind the stand-off has now emerged with Veiga, 21, opting for Al-Ahli.
Indeed, according to Fabrizio Romano, the playmaker was the club's secretive top target in this window and the switch is rapidly approaching completion.