The Saudi Pro League has attracted many football stars in recent years, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Sadio Mané, Riyad Mahrez, and Jordan Henderson. However, not all players are swayed by the financial appeal of Saudi money, as demonstrated by West Ham United midfielder Tomas Soucek.

In a recent interview with ‘Sport.cz’, Soucek revealed that he received a significant offer from Saudi Arabia last summer but chose to turn it down. The Czech international, who recently extended his contract with West Ham until 2027, made it clear that he prefers to stay at West Ham and would consider returning to the Czech League before considering offers from countries like Saudi Arabia, China, or the United States.

Soucek’s loyalty to West Ham is evident. Since joining the club from Slavia Prague in 2020, he has become a key player under manager David Moyes. The midfielder has proven himself as one of the Premier League’s top scorers, with 25 goals in 142 games. His contribution was crucial in West Ham’s recent success in the Conference League, where they won their first European title in 58 years.

By rejecting the offer from Saudi Arabia, Soucek has shown his commitment to and enjoyment of his time at West Ham. Despite tempting offers from other destinations, the Czech midfielder is focused on making a lasting impact in the Premier League and remaining an integral part of the Hammers’ project under Moyes.