The arrival of Portuguese midfielder Samu Costa at Al-Nassr’s training camp in Portugal has raised hopes that the Saudi club is beginning to overcome the financial difficulties that had clouded its transfer plans.
Reports in recent weeks suggested Al-Nassr faced restrictions preventing it from completing new signings, despite having obtained its Financial Competency Certificate. The club had therefore been under pressure to resolve the issue before the start of the new season and create room to strengthen Ange Postecoglou’s squad.
Samu Costa’s presence in Portugal now indicates that at least part of those obstacles may have been addressed.
Al-Nassr had stepped up efforts to find a solution to the financial crisis, with the board seeking to lift the restrictions that had affected its activity in the transfer market. The club was also looking to improve the team ahead of the new campaign, particularly in midfield, where Postecoglou is understood to want additional options.
The transfer was confirmed by Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, who reported that Al-Nassr had completed an agreement to sign Samu Costa from Spanish club Real Mallorca.
The midfielder’s arrival was also documented in a video shared by media figure Ali Al-Anzi. The footage showed Samu Costa arriving in Portugal before joining Al-Nassr’s training camp, suggesting the deal has reached its final stages.
An official announcement is still to come, but the player’s presence with the squad represents a significant indication that the transfer is moving towards completion. It also offers a positive signal to Al-Nassr supporters, who have spent recent weeks waiting for clarity over the club’s ability to operate in the market.
The move could mark the beginning of a new phase for the Saudi club as it attempts to complete the remaining business required before the season begins. The midfielder’s arrival suggests that the administration has managed to overcome a substantial part of the difficulties that had delayed its recruitment plans.
For Al-Nassr, the immediate focus is now on completing the formal steps needed to announce the signing and continuing to address the squad’s needs. Samu Costa’s move from Real Mallorca provides the clearest indication yet that the club’s transfer activity is no longer entirely blocked.
The developments come after reports of another major decision involving goalkeeper Nawaf Al-Aqidi had added to the attention surrounding Al-Nassr. However, the arrival of Samu Costa has shifted the focus back towards the club’s recruitment strategy and the possibility of further additions before the opening of the new season.
