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Story summary
- French clubs are increasingly selling young talent to the Saudi Pro League due to financial necessity.
- Monaco CEO Thiago Scuro says clubs must sell more players than they buy to survive.
- The €33 million sale of George Ilenikhena helped Monaco avoid UEFA sanctions.
- Cultural factors attract players, with many drawn to the Muslim environment in Saudi Arabia.
- Rennes and Nantes benefit from lucrative transfers to the Saudi Pro League.
