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SportsMallorca Official: Portuguese Midfielder Samu Costa to Join Al-Nassr
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Real Mallorca's official media officer Hector Martin confirmed to the Riyadh Post that the club has finalized the transfer of Portuguese midfielder Samu Costa to Saudi club Al-Nassr. The deal was completed after Al-Nassr outbid RB Leipzig and other European clubs. The Riyadh Post had reported on July 18 that Al-Nassr was close to signing the 25-year-old. Costa joined Mallorca from Almeria in 2013 and became a standout La Liga midfielder. Last season, he made 33 appearances across all competitions, starting 31 times, scoring 7 goals and providing 2 assists.
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Hupu Football News | July 22
Saudi Sports TV has reported that Real Mallorca's official media officer, Hector Martin, confirmed to the Riyadh Post that the club has finalized the transfer of Portuguese midfielder Samu Costa to Al-Nassr.
In an exclusive interview, Martin stated:
"The deal between Mallorca and Al-Nassr is complete. After the Saudi club outbid RB Leipzig and other European clubs, both parties reached a final agreement on Samu Costa's transfer."
The Riyadh Post exclusively reported on July 18 that Al-Nassr was close to signing Costa. Earlier, Al-Diriyah had also attempted to bring in the player at the request of Portuguese head coach Bruno Lage.
Player Profile
- Name: Samu Costa
- Age: 25
- Joined Mallorca: Summer 2013 (from Almeria)
- Development: Quickly grew into one of La Liga's most outstanding midfielders
Last Season Performance
- Appearances (all competitions): 33
- Starts: 31
- Goals: 7
- Assists: 2
Source: arriyadiyah
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