Countries like Saudi Arabia, which is set to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, are investing so much money into the sport that young talent from the UK could live like Premier League footballers there, they have claimed.
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The 21-year-old left the Welsh first tier to join Saudi Pro League (SPL) side Al-Orobah in September and said the league is among the world's top five.
