Toney Hints at Return to England Next Summer
Ivan Toney has sparked controversy once again regarding his future, as he kept the possibility of returning to the English Premier League open, despite his current commitment to his journey with Al-Ahli in the Saudi Pro League.
The English striker moved to Al-Ahli Jeddah in the summer of 2024 from Brentford for 40 million pounds, in a deal that attracted attention both inside and outside England.
Tony confirmed in statements to Sky Sports that a return to the Premier League is not ruled out, but he emphasized that his current focus is on achieving his goals with his club, with which he has a long-term contract.
The Al-Ahli striker explained that he seeks to repay the favor by winning championships, noting that he feels comfortable in Saudi Arabia and is delivering strong performances, as reflected in his scoring statistics this season.
Tony touched on his dream of representing the England national team in the 2026 World Cup, emphasizing that participating in the tournament represents a significant personal ambition, especially since he has not experienced it before.
He also spoke about the physical challenge in the hot climate of the Kingdom, explaining that playing in high temperatures requires smart movement and conserving energy throughout the match.
Tony concluded his remarks by emphasizing that his focus is on scoring more goals, considering continuous hard work as his path to securing his place internationally, and stating that the current phase is a time for achievements, not for rest.
The English striker moved to Al-Ahli Jeddah in the summer of 2024 from Brentford for 40 million pounds, in a deal that attracted attention both inside and outside England.
Tony confirmed in statements to Sky Sports that a return to the Premier League is not ruled out, but he emphasized that his current focus is on achieving his goals with his club, with which he has a long-term contract.
The Al-Ahli striker explained that he seeks to repay the favor by winning championships, noting that he feels comfortable in Saudi Arabia and is delivering strong performances, as reflected in his scoring statistics this season.
Tony touched on his dream of representing the England national team in the 2026 World Cup, emphasizing that participating in the tournament represents a significant personal ambition, especially since he has not experienced it before.
He also spoke about the physical challenge in the hot climate of the Kingdom, explaining that playing in high temperatures requires smart movement and conserving energy throughout the match.
Tony concluded his remarks by emphasizing that his focus is on scoring more goals, considering continuous hard work as his path to securing his place internationally, and stating that the current phase is a time for achievements, not for rest.