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Smalling returns to European football after his spell in Saudi Arabia
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Rumour1 independent source roots · 1 total claims on file
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First Reported· Marc Canosa (Mundo Deportivo)
32d ago (1 Oct)"Chris Smalling (36 años) vuelve al fútbol europeo."
State: Developing
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Official Resolution
32d ago (1 Oct)"Chris Smalling (36 years old) returns to European football. The English centre-back arrives free to Porto after finishing his contract with Al-Fayha, which allows the Portuguese club to register him immediately and not have to wait for the next transfer window to open."
State: Rumour Outcome Verified