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The Al-Ahli star striker has opened up on his stance with regards to an exit from competing against the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia. The England international has been in Saudi Arabia for two seasons, having joined the league in the season of 2024.
Ivan Toney makes stance clear on return to Premier League
Toney spoke with ESPN regarding his future plans, talking on a possible comeback to the English Premier League after his stint in Saudi Arabia. The striker claimed that he has not given up on a return to England and hopes to have a big success in Saudi Arabia before going back.
"I never say never. I've goals I want to achieve here first, but in football, in life, you never know what's around the corner. You just take it day-by-day, step-by-step. Hopefully I can achieve something big here first and who knows what the next step is?", he said.
Ivan Toney's red-hot form in the SPL 2025-26
Ivan Toney has fared well since joining Al-Ahli and is fighting for a place in the England squad for the World Cup late this year. The 29-year-old striker has scored 20 goals this season in the Saudi Pro League, two more than Cristiano Ronaldo, to top the goalscoring charts in the oil-rich nation.
Ivan Toney's crucial role in AFC Champions League triumph
Toney played a big role in Al-Ahli's AFC Champions League triumph in 2025, scoring in the semifinal win against Al-Hilal. Cristiano Ronaldo and his Al-Nassr teammates fell at the same stage before going on to lose the Saudi Super Cup to Al-Ahli last summer.
Cult hero status with Brentford
Before playing in Saudi Arabia, Ivan Toney represented Brentford, where he earned a cult hero status. He was with the England squad that finished second behind Spain in Euro 2024.
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