"He clearly hasn't seen the league." Toney comments on Fernandes' refusal to join Al Hilal

The Saudi league has become an attractive destination for footballers looking to boost their earnings. Yet, there’s a prevailing belief that the local Pro League still falls short of Europe’s elite competitions. Enter former Brentford striker Ivan Toney, who’s already had a taste of Saudi football and has stepped up to defend the league’s reputation.

Details: Commenting on Bruno Fernandes turning down a move to local giants Al Hilal, Toney—now representing Al-Ahli while remaining part of England’s national squad—claimed the Manchester United midfielder simply hasn’t seen the league in action.

Quote: "Well, that’s his choice—maybe he thinks differently than I do. He clearly hasn’t seen the league, and I respect his decision. There’s not much more I can say. It’s all up to him. The standards are high, I always say that. People always judge things they haven’t seen for themselves.

To truly have an opinion, you need to see it with your own eyes. If people go there and watch a few games, they’ll quickly realize what it’s all about. But yes, I know the level. I know it’s a good standard. Once you’ve been there, you’ll never talk down on it. And yes, it’s tough," Toney told talkSPORT.