Portuguese holding midfielder wanted by Benfica heads to Al Nassr | OneFootball

Samu Costa is getting closer and closer to becoming an Al Nassr signing. The Portugal international, who had been linked with Benfica, has already given the green light to the move to the Saudi club, with what remains now being for the officials at Cristiano Ronaldo and João Félix’s club to reach an agreement with Mallorca to complete the transfer.

According to Fabrizio Romano, negotiations between the two clubs are already underway and are progressing intensely, at a time when Al Nassr are looking for a replacement for Marcelo Brozovic in midfield. The same source adds that the player turned down an offer from Leipzig,.

The Saudi club arrives in Portugal this Sunday to carry out its pre-season training camp, which will run until August 5. During that period, the team coached by Jorge Jesus has friendlies scheduled against Benfica B, AD Mérida, Estrela da Amadora and Almería.

It should be remembered that Samu Costa had been linked with Benfica in recent weeks, at a time when the Eagles are looking to strengthen Marco Silva’s midfield. However, the operation always proved complicated, mainly due to Mallorca’s financial demands, as they were only willing to negotiate the midfielder for a fee close to €25 million.

In addition to Benfica, everything indicates that it will be Al Nassr who secure the signing of Samu Costa, thus strengthening the Portuguese contingent in the Saudi team.

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