He was earning about 8 grand a week at West Brom once the relegation clause kicked in, he was offered around 75 grand at the Saudi club, he said himself it was a chance to make some money for his family for a couple of seasons, the new West Brom Manager Valerian Ismael had said he was not part of his plans for the team and wanted him gone, no Prem team came in so it was a no brained for him.I'd be interested to see a list of professional footballers who have turned down wages on the basis they are motivated by football and not money.
At least Pereira was honest about his motivations.