When it comes to Wuhan Three Town and Malcolm, the two go hand in hand and are indispensable. Without Malcolm, Wuhan Sanzhen's road to the championship would have been bumpy; conversely, Malcolm would not have been able to win the Golden Boot in the Chinese Super League if not for Wuhan Sanzhen.
At the beginning of the 2023 season, Malcolm said goodbye to Wuhan Sanzhen and moved to Jeddah National in the Saudi Arabia League. At that time, Jeddah National was still in the second tier of the Saudi Arabia League, which is like the Chinese League of China. Malcolm's choice was a shocking one, and Wuhan Three lost their top scorer, an unbelievable decision.
Regardless of the economic factors, this transfer seems to be a lose-lose situation for both sides. Wuhan Three Town's hopes of defending their title this season are slim, with the shortcomings in their center forward position obvious. Malcolm, on the other hand, never set foot on the pitch during his more than five months with Jeddah National.
Had it not been for reports of Malcom's injury or eligibility issues, one might have taken this transfer lightly. Looking ahead to next season, even if Malcolm remains with Jeddah National, he will have very few chances to play due to the addition of a new powerhouse center.
Santiaouna reports that Jeddah National has reached an agreement with former Liverpool center forward Firmino to join the team, both sides will work together for three years, and a medical examination will take place this week. Jeddah National offered Firmino an annual salary of up to 25 million euros, with generous bonuses.
Firmino, 31, spent eight years at Liverpool, helping the team win the Champions League and the Premier League.
