Samú Costa closing in on Al-Nassr move
- A Samú Costa move to Al-Nassr is gathering pace — 18 reports describe concrete progress (fee, terms or medical).
- The reporting is well-sourced (100% credibility), led by Fabrizio Romano (X/Telegram) — widely reported/aggregated in English outlets., putting it at roughly 90% to complete.
What the reports say
- Al-Nassr are making progress in talks to sign Samu Costa from RCD Mallorca (player reported to have said yes; club-to-club talks reported as in advanced stages). — Fabrizio Romano (X/Telegram) — widely reported/aggregated in English outlets.
- Multiple outlets report Al‑Nassr are close to agreeing terms with Mallorca over Samu Costa and negotiations are at an advanced stage. — Ajel / English Ajel (local Saudi coverage referencing the Romano report)
- Al‑Nassr are making progress in talks to sign Mallorca midfielder Samu Costa; club‑to‑club negotiations reported to be in final stages and the player said yes to the move per the journalist’s reporting. — Fabrizio Romano (via Telegram / X)
- Reports that Al-Nassr are in advanced talks to sign Samú Costa from Mallorca (negotiations moving to final stages). — Fabrizio Romano (X/Telegram)
Samú Costa is a 25-year-old defensive midfielder at Mallorca, rated 81.4 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 62nd of 389 on scout potential in the La Liga. In his prime years, he has been an ever-present this season (88.4% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.46 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Costa.
Availability note: missed 4 games through injury this season — his ratings are weighted to the games he was fit for.
- FFabrizio Romano (X/Telegram) — widely reported/aggregated in English outlets.Al-Nassr are making progress in talks to sign Samu Costa from RCD Mallorca (player reported to have said yes; club-to-club talks reported as in advanced stages).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Al-Nassr are making progress in talks to sign Samu Costa from RCD Mallorca (player reported to have said yes; club-to-club talks reported as in advanced stages).
29 JulRead full article → - AAjel / English Ajel (local Saudi coverage referencing the Romano report)Multiple outlets report Al‑Nassr are close to agreeing terms with Mallorca over Samu Costa and negotiations are at an advanced stage.Trusted 85%
Multiple outlets report Al‑Nassr are close to agreeing terms with Mallorca over Samu Costa and negotiations are at an advanced stage.
25 JulRead full article → - FFabrizio Romano (via Telegram / X)Al‑Nassr are making progress in talks to sign Mallorca midfielder Samu Costa; club‑to‑club negotiations reported to be in final stages and the player said yes to the move per the journalist’s reporting.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Al‑Nassr are making progress in talks to sign Mallorca midfielder Samu Costa; club‑to‑club negotiations reported to be in final stages and the player said yes to the move per the journalist’s reporting.
25 JulRead full article → - FFabrizio Romano (X/Telegram)Reports that Al-Nassr are in advanced talks to sign Samú Costa from Mallorca (negotiations moving to final stages).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Reports that Al-Nassr are in advanced talks to sign Samú Costa from Mallorca (negotiations moving to final stages).
22 JulRead full article → - FFabrizio Romano (X / Telegram)Al Nassr are in advanced talks to sign Samu Costa from Real Mallorca; the player has reportedly said yes and club-to-club talks are ongoing.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Al Nassr are in advanced talks to sign Samu Costa from Real Mallorca; the player has reportedly said yes and club-to-club talks are ongoing.
19 JulRead full article → - FFabrizio Romano (Telegram/X)Al Nassr are making progress in talks and have advanced on a deal to sign Samu Costa from RCD Mallorca — negotiations reported to be in final stages (exclusive by Fabrizio Romano).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Al Nassr are making progress in talks and have advanced on a deal to sign Samu Costa from RCD Mallorca — negotiations reported to be in final stages (exclusive by Fabrizio Romano).
18 JulRead full article → - RRecord (Portugal)Portuguese press: Samu Costa has reportedly answered positively to Al-Nassr's offer; clubs now negotiating.Trusted 75%
Portuguese press: Samu Costa has reportedly answered positively to Al-Nassr's offer; clubs now negotiating.
18 JulRead full article → - RRCDMallorcaNews (local news site covering the club)English-language fan/club-news site reports Mallorca have agreed a €25M move to Al-Nassr and say it would be Mallorca's record sale.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
English-language fan/club-news site reports Mallorca have agreed a €25M move to Al-Nassr and say it would be Mallorca's record sale.
23 JulRead full article → - TTrivela (Brazil)Portuguese/Spanish-language outlets (Trivela) report Al-Nassr close to signing Samu Costa and mention a reported fee around €25m.Mixed 50%
Portuguese/Spanish-language outlets (Trivela) report Al-Nassr close to signing Samu Costa and mention a reported fee around €25m.
22 JulRead full article → - ZZeroZero (zerozero.pt)Portuguese coverage: reports Mallorca confirmed the transfer to Al-Nassr (quotes Mallorca communications) and states Al-Nassr beat Leipzig and others.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Portuguese coverage: reports Mallorca confirmed the transfer to Al-Nassr (quotes Mallorca communications) and states Al-Nassr beat Leipzig and others.
22 JulRead full article → - RRoyanews (royanews.tv)Arabic-language report: 'Al-Nassr close to completing the signing of Samu Costa' citing Romano and local sources.Mixed 50%
Arabic-language report: 'Al-Nassr close to completing the signing of Samu Costa' citing Romano and local sources.
22 JulRead full article → - VVerCapas (news aggregator referencing Mallorca communications)Coverage noting that Mallorca's communications officer Héctor Martín has been quoted confirming the transfer/sale to Al-Nassr is happening (local reporting).Mixed 50%
Coverage noting that Mallorca's communications officer Héctor Martín has been quoted confirming the transfer/sale to Al-Nassr is happening (local reporting).
21 JulRead full article → - SSlaati (slaati.com)Arabic/Saudi coverage reporting Al-Nassr close to signing Samu Costa; multiple Saudi outlets (e.g. Slaati, Royanews) report Mallorca approval and Fabrizio Romano's scoop.Mixed 50%
Arabic/Saudi coverage reporting Al-Nassr close to signing Samu Costa; multiple Saudi outlets (e.g. Slaati, Royanews) report Mallorca approval and Fabrizio Romano's scoop.
21 JulRead full article → - MMallorca Hora (mallorcahora.com)Local Mallorca coverage: reports Samu Costa 'a un paso' from Al-Nassr; cites sources and club communications.Mixed 50%
Local Mallorca coverage: reports Samu Costa 'a un paso' from Al-Nassr; cites sources and club communications.
20 JulRead full article → - ÚÚltima Hora (ultimahora.es)Reports 'acuerdo verbal' between Mallorca and Al-Nassr for Samú Costa; discusses sell-on clause to Almería.Mixed 50%
Reports 'acuerdo verbal' between Mallorca and Al-Nassr for Samú Costa; discusses sell-on clause to Almería.
20 JulRead full article → - TTodoMercadoWeb (Spain/transfer aggregator)Al-Nassr are pushing to complete a surprise transfer for Samu Costa from Mallorca, citing Fabrizio Romano's exclusive.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Al-Nassr are pushing to complete a surprise transfer for Samu Costa from Mallorca, citing Fabrizio Romano's exclusive.
18 JulRead full article → - SSport TV (Portugal)Portuguese sports outlet reporting Samu Costa is on his way to Al-Nassr following reports from transfer journalists (reports reference Romano).Mixed 50%
Portuguese sports outlet reporting Samu Costa is on his way to Al-Nassr following reports from transfer journalists (reports reference Romano).
17 JulRead full article → - FFlashscore.ptFlashScore Portugal reporting Al-Nassr want to bring Samú Costa to join Cristiano Ronaldo and João Félix; cites Romano and transfer progress.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
FlashScore Portugal reporting Al-Nassr want to bring Samú Costa to join Cristiano Ronaldo and João Félix; cites Romano and transfer progress.
17 JulRead full article → - ÚÚltima Hora (Spain)Spanish regional paper reports Samú Costa is close to signing for Al-Nassr and would become Cristiano Ronaldo’s teammate; cites Romano.Mixed 50%
Spanish regional paper reports Samú Costa is close to signing for Al-Nassr and would become Cristiano Ronaldo’s teammate; cites Romano.
17 JulRead full article → - ÚÚltima Hora (Spain / Mallorca local outlet)Mallorca midfielder Samu Costa is close to becoming Cristiano Ronaldo's teammate at Al-Nassr, per Fabrizio Romano.Mixed 50%
Mallorca midfielder Samu Costa is close to becoming Cristiano Ronaldo's teammate at Al-Nassr, per Fabrizio Romano.
17 JulRead full article → - BBusiness Upturn (news aggregator)News aggregator/business sites republishing the Fabrizio Romano exclusive: Al-Nassr advance in talks to sign Samu Costa as Brozović replacement.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
News aggregator/business sites republishing the Fabrizio Romano exclusive: Al-Nassr advance in talks to sign Samu Costa as Brozović replacement.
17 JulRead full article → - MMundo DeportivoAl-Nassr have intensified talks to sign Samu Costa from Mallorca after the player accepted Al-Nassr's proposal, per Fabrizio Romano.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Al-Nassr have intensified talks to sign Samu Costa from Mallorca after the player accepted Al-Nassr's proposal, per Fabrizio Romano.
13 JulRead full article → - GGoalReports Al-Nassr advanced in talks and Fabrizio Romano reported negotiations — notes Mallorca confirmed agreement to Saudi move.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 42%
Reports Al-Nassr advanced in talks and Fabrizio Romano reported negotiations — notes Mallorca confirmed agreement to Saudi move.
21 JulRead full article → - GGoalMultiple Goal outlets (regional editions) report Fabrizio Romano has confirmed Al-Nassr have opened talks with Mallorca for Samu Costa and that Saudi side are progressing the move.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 42%
Multiple Goal outlets (regional editions) report Fabrizio Romano has confirmed Al-Nassr have opened talks with Mallorca for Samu Costa and that Saudi side are progressing the move.
18 JulRead full article → - GGoalSamu Costa set to join Al-Nassr; Fabrizio Romano reported the move and the player has said yes to the offer.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 42%
Samu Costa set to join Al-Nassr; Fabrizio Romano reported the move and the player has said yes to the offer.
17 JulRead full article → - GGoalMultiple news outlets summarising Romano’s exclusive: Al-Nassr have advanced in talks to sign Samú Costa from Mallorca (article reproduces Romano’s claim).ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 42%
Multiple news outlets summarising Romano’s exclusive: Al-Nassr have advanced in talks to sign Samú Costa from Mallorca (article reproduces Romano’s claim).
17 JulRead full article → - AASReports that Samu Costa is close to joining Al-Nassr after agreeing personal terms; negotiations between Al-Nassr and Mallorca continuing.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 40%
Reports that Samu Costa is close to joining Al-Nassr after agreeing personal terms; negotiations between Al-Nassr and Mallorca continuing.
21 JulRead full article → - AASSamú Costa 'inminente' llegada a Al-Nassr — transfer expected to be around €25M if completed.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 40%
Samú Costa 'inminente' llegada a Al-Nassr — transfer expected to be around €25M if completed.
21 JulRead full article → - FFichajes.com (Spain)Reports that Samu Costa has said yes to Al-Nassr and the Saudi club are negotiating with Mallorca; Fabrizio Romano named as source.Low-trust 30%
Reports that Samu Costa has said yes to Al-Nassr and the Saudi club are negotiating with Mallorca; Fabrizio Romano named as source.
18 JulRead full article → - TTribuna (English)Reports Al-Nassr progressing in talks to sign Samu Costa; cites Fabrizio Romano.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 30%
Reports Al-Nassr progressing in talks to sign Samu Costa; cites Fabrizio Romano.
17 JulRead full article →