FORMER Liverpool midfielder Fabinho was gifted a watch after his Al-Ittihad debut – and immediately dropped it.
The Brazilian, 29, started alongside ex-Chelsea man N’Golo Kante at the base of Nuno Espirito Santo‘s midfield away at Al-Raed.
Fabinho was bizarrely gifted a watch after his Al-Ittihad debutTwitter
He was very appreciative of the gesture after the watch was put on his wristTwitter
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It ended up being a comfortable victory for the visitors as they kicked off their Saudi Pro League campaign with a 3-0 win.
Fabinho was praised for his performance as he begins life after Liverpool.
And one individual was so enamoured by his display that he gave him a watch following the match.
Fabinho was leaving in his Al-Ittihad tracksuit when he was stopped by a man.
Some have reported him as an Al-Ittihad fan, while others have claimed he is a journalist.
He stopped Fabinho in his tracks and the ex-Reds star prepared to pose for a photo.
But the man then pulled out a watch and put it on the player’s wrist.
Fabinho was stunned by the gesture, but as he went to walk off the watch hit the ground as it had not been secured properly.
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Fortunately, it appeared to be OK and he strolled away with a smile on his face.
However, some social media users were confused by the rather bizarre exchange.
One said: “That was painfully awkward to watch.”
Another added: “This is crazy man.”
And a third responded: “This is embarrassing.”
Fabinho joined Al-Ittihad from Liverpool in a deal worth up to £40million.
The midfielder is set to earn a staggering £425,000 per week until 2026.
He has linked up with the likes of Kante, Karim Benzema, Jota and Ahmed Hegazi.
Al-Ittihad won the Saudi Pro League title last season.