Mark Clattenburg quits Premier League for big-money move to Saudi Arabia

MARK CLATTENBURG is to quit the Premier League in favour of a mega-money move to Saudi Arabia.

SunSport told you how the top-flight referee was sick of not getting support from the officials' governing body.

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And now the 41-year-old is set to officially announce his transfer to the Middle East this afternoon.

A statement from Professional Game Match Officials Limited said: "The PGMOL would like to wish Mark Clattenburg well as he prepares for his move to the Saudi Arabian Football Federation.

"Since joining the PGMO Select Group in 2004, Mark developed into one of our top officials, refereeing at the highest level and setting standards for others to follow.

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"Mark is a talented referee, he has been a great asset to the English game and hopefully an inspiration to those who want to get into refereeing at the grass roots of the game.

"We understand this is an exciting opportunity for Mark as well as further underlining what high esteem English match officials are held throughout the world game."

More to follow.