Trusted source · 75%DAWN / Reuters reportConcreteNamed source
Al Nassr have signed Portugal midfielder Samu Costa from Mallorca (reported with fee details by international press/Agencies).Al Nassr have signed Portugal midfielder Samu Costa from Mallorca (reported with fee details by international press/Agencies).
Trusted source · 95%Saudi Pro League official site (spl.com.sa)ConcreteNamed source
Samú Costa completed his move to Al Nassr and made his debut shortly after joining (signed from RCD Mallorca).Samú Costa completed his move to Al Nassr and made his debut shortly after joining (signed from RCD Mallorca).
Low-trust source · 30%Tribuna.com (sports news aggregator)
Tribuna / sports outlets report the deal will give UD Almería a sell-on payment of around €3.8m from Samu Costa's transfer (operation reported at c. €22m).Tribuna / sports outlets report the deal will give UD Almería a sell-on payment of around €3.8m from Samu Costa's transfer (operation reported at c. €22m).
Trusted source · 95%RCD Mallorca (official club website)Named source
RCD Mallorca confirm agreement to sell Samu Costa to Al-Nassr.RCD Mallorca confirm agreement to sell Samu Costa to Al-Nassr.
Mixed reliability · 45%AlNassrFC (club social announcement / club channels mirrored on Telegram)
Al-Nassr publish a social/club announcement (teaser) confirming Samu Costa's arrival (club social post: 'The odyssey begins — Samu has arrived').Al-Nassr publish a social/club announcement (teaser) confirming Samu Costa's arrival (club social post: 'The odyssey begins — Samu has arrived').
Mixed reliability · 54%GoalConcreteNamed source
Goal (summary/analysis) reports Al‑Nassr officially confirmed the signing and cites Spanish press reporting the club triggered Costa's €22m clause — discusses financial context for Al‑Nassr.Goal (summary/analysis) reports Al‑Nassr officially confirmed the signing and cites Spanish press reporting the club triggered Costa's €22m clause — discusses financial context for Al‑Nassr.
Mixed reliability · 50%World Soccer TalkNamed source
World Soccer Talk reports Al‑Nassr announced Samu Costa's signing and cites Marca saying the club triggered a €22m clause; places the move in Al‑Nassr's financial context.World Soccer Talk reports Al‑Nassr announced Samu Costa's signing and cites Marca saying the club triggered a €22m clause; places the move in Al‑Nassr's financial context.
Mixed reliability · 50%Cordópolis (eldiario.es network)ConcreteNamed source
Several Spanish outlets (e.g. Cordopolis / local Spanish press) report Mallorca completed the transfer of Samú Costa to Al‑Nassr for c. €22m.Several Spanish outlets (e.g. Cordopolis / local Spanish press) report Mallorca completed the transfer of Samú Costa to Al‑Nassr for c. €22m.
Trusted source · 75%El País
El País (Spain) covers broader Al‑Nassr financial/regulatory context and notes the club's attempt to obtain authorisation to close Costa's signing for about €22m.El País (Spain) covers broader Al‑Nassr financial/regulatory context and notes the club's attempt to obtain authorisation to close Costa's signing for about €22m.
Mixed reliability · 50%African FootballConcreteNamed source
African Football reports Samu Costa travelled to Riyadh ahead of the expected Al‑Nassr announcement (reports on medical/press photos at Mallorca airport).African Football reports Samu Costa travelled to Riyadh ahead of the expected Al‑Nassr announcement (reports on medical/press photos at Mallorca airport).
Trusted source · 85%Fabrizio Romano (X/Telegram) — widely reported/aggregated in English outlets.ConcreteNamed source
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).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).
Mixed reliability · 50%Cadena SER (Radio Mallorca / Cadena SER report)ConcreteNamed source
Cadena SER reports Al‑Nassr finalised the deal and that Samu travelled to Riyadh before the expected official announcement (quotes player/club situation).Cadena SER reports Al‑Nassr finalised the deal and that Samu travelled to Riyadh before the expected official announcement (quotes player/club situation).
Trusted source · 85%Ajel / 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.Multiple outlets report Al‑Nassr are close to agreeing terms with Mallorca over Samu Costa and negotiations are at an advanced stage.
Trusted source · 85%Fabrizio Romano (via Telegram / X)ConcreteNamed source
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.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.
Mixed reliability · 50%RCDMallorcaNews (local news site covering the club)ConcreteNamed source
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.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.
Mixed reliability · 50%Trivela (Brazil)
Portuguese/Spanish-language outlets (Trivela) report Al-Nassr close to signing Samu Costa and mention a reported fee around €25m.Portuguese/Spanish-language outlets (Trivela) report Al-Nassr close to signing Samu Costa and mention a reported fee around €25m.
Trusted source · 85%Fabrizio Romano (X/Telegram)ConcreteNamed source
Reports that Al-Nassr are in advanced talks to sign Samú Costa from Mallorca (negotiations moving to final stages).Reports that Al-Nassr are in advanced talks to sign Samú Costa from Mallorca (negotiations moving to final stages).
Mixed reliability · 50%ZeroZero (zerozero.pt)ConcreteNamed source
Portuguese coverage: reports Mallorca confirmed the transfer to Al-Nassr (quotes Mallorca communications) and states Al-Nassr beat Leipzig and others.Portuguese coverage: reports Mallorca confirmed the transfer to Al-Nassr (quotes Mallorca communications) and states Al-Nassr beat Leipzig and others.
Mixed reliability · 50%Royanews (royanews.tv)
Arabic-language report: 'Al-Nassr close to completing the signing of Samu Costa' citing Romano and local sources.Arabic-language report: 'Al-Nassr close to completing the signing of Samu Costa' citing Romano and local sources.
Mixed reliability · 58%ASConcreteNamed source
Reports that Samu Costa is close to joining Al-Nassr after agreeing personal terms; negotiations between Al-Nassr and Mallorca continuing.Reports that Samu Costa is close to joining Al-Nassr after agreeing personal terms; negotiations between Al-Nassr and Mallorca continuing.
Mixed reliability · 50%VerCapas (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).Coverage noting that Mallorca's communications officer Héctor Martín has been quoted confirming the transfer/sale to Al-Nassr is happening (local reporting).
Mixed reliability · 58%AS
AS reports Samu Costa is close to joining Al-Nassr and says the move could bring around €25m to Mallorca if concluded on expected terms.AS reports Samu Costa is close to joining Al-Nassr and says the move could bring around €25m to Mallorca if concluded on expected terms.
Mixed reliability · 54%GoalConcreteNamed source
Reports Al-Nassr advanced in talks and Fabrizio Romano reported negotiations — notes Mallorca confirmed agreement to Saudi move.Reports Al-Nassr advanced in talks and Fabrizio Romano reported negotiations — notes Mallorca confirmed agreement to Saudi move.
Mixed reliability · 50%Slaati (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.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 reliability · 50%Mallorca Hora (mallorcahora.com)
Local Mallorca coverage: reports Samu Costa 'a un paso' from Al-Nassr; cites sources and club communications.Local Mallorca coverage: reports Samu Costa 'a un paso' from Al-Nassr; cites sources and club communications.
Mixed reliability · 50%Última Hora (ultimahora.es)
Reports 'acuerdo verbal' between Mallorca and Al-Nassr for Samú Costa; discusses sell-on clause to Almería.Reports 'acuerdo verbal' between Mallorca and Al-Nassr for Samú Costa; discusses sell-on clause to Almería.
Trusted source · 85%Fabrizio Romano (X / Telegram)ConcreteNamed source
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.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.
Mixed reliability · 54%GoalConcreteNamed source
Goal (Spanish edition) reports the transfer race and cites Okaz saying Al-Nassr agreed a fee of €9m payable in two installments.Goal (Spanish edition) reports the transfer race and cites Okaz saying Al-Nassr agreed a fee of €9m payable in two installments.
Trusted source · 85%Fabrizio Romano (Telegram/X)ConcreteNamed source
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).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).
Low-trust source · 30%Fichajes.com (Spain)
Fichajes reports Samú Costa is close to joining Al‑Nassr, citing Fabrizio Romano and describing the move as underway.Fichajes reports Samú Costa is close to joining Al‑Nassr, citing Fabrizio Romano and describing the move as underway.
Mixed reliability · 50%TodoMercadoWeb (Spain/transfer aggregator)ConcreteNamed source
Al-Nassr are pushing to complete a surprise transfer for Samu Costa from Mallorca, citing Fabrizio Romano's exclusive.Al-Nassr are pushing to complete a surprise transfer for Samu Costa from Mallorca, citing Fabrizio Romano's exclusive.
Trusted source · 79%Record (Portugal)
Portuguese press: Samu Costa has reportedly answered positively to Al-Nassr's offer; clubs now negotiating.Portuguese press: Samu Costa has reportedly answered positively to Al-Nassr's offer; clubs now negotiating.
Mixed reliability · 54%GoalConcreteNamed source
Samu Costa set to join Al-Nassr; Fabrizio Romano reported the move and the player has said yes to the offer.Samu Costa set to join Al-Nassr; Fabrizio Romano reported the move and the player has said yes to the offer.
Mixed reliability · 50%Sport TV (Portugal)
Portuguese sports outlet reporting Samu Costa is on his way to Al-Nassr following reports from transfer journalists (reports reference Romano).Portuguese sports outlet reporting Samu Costa is on his way to Al-Nassr following reports from transfer journalists (reports reference Romano).
Mixed reliability · 50%Flashscore.ptConcreteNamed source
FlashScore Portugal reporting Al-Nassr want to bring Samú Costa to join Cristiano Ronaldo and João Félix; cites Romano and transfer progress.FlashScore Portugal reporting Al-Nassr want to bring Samú Costa to join Cristiano Ronaldo and João Félix; cites Romano and transfer progress.
Mixed reliability · 48%Tribuna (English)ConcreteNamed source
Reports Al-Nassr progressing in talks to sign Samu Costa; cites Fabrizio Romano.Reports Al-Nassr progressing in talks to sign Samu Costa; cites Fabrizio Romano.
Mixed reliability · 50%Última Hora (Spain)
Spanish regional paper reports Samú Costa is close to signing for Al-Nassr and would become Cristiano Ronaldo’s teammate; cites Romano.Spanish regional paper reports Samú Costa is close to signing for Al-Nassr and would become Cristiano Ronaldo’s teammate; cites Romano.
Mixed reliability · 54%GoalConcreteNamed source
Multiple news outlets summarising Romano’s exclusive: Al-Nassr have advanced in talks to sign Samú Costa from Mallorca (article reproduces Romano’s claim).Multiple news outlets summarising Romano’s exclusive: Al-Nassr have advanced in talks to sign Samú Costa from Mallorca (article reproduces Romano’s claim).
Mixed reliability · 50%Última Hora (Spain / Mallorca local outlet)
Última Hora reports Fabrizio Romano’s exclusive that Samu Costa is close to joining Al-Nassr (club-to-club talks ongoing).Última Hora reports Fabrizio Romano’s exclusive that Samu Costa is close to joining Al-Nassr (club-to-club talks ongoing).
Mixed reliability · 50%Business Upturn (news aggregator)ConcreteNamed source
News aggregator/business sites republishing the Fabrizio Romano exclusive: Al-Nassr advance in talks to sign Samu Costa as Brozović replacement.News aggregator/business sites republishing the Fabrizio Romano exclusive: Al-Nassr advance in talks to sign Samu Costa as Brozović replacement.
Trusted source · 85%Fabrizio Romano (reported / X post, mirrored to Telegram/other feeds)ConcreteNamed source
EXCLUSIVE — Fabrizio Romano reports Al-Nassr are advancing on a deal to sign Samu Costa and that Samu 'said yes' to the move; club-to-club talks ongoing.EXCLUSIVE — Fabrizio Romano reports Al-Nassr are advancing on a deal to sign Samu Costa and that Samu 'said yes' to the move; club-to-club talks ongoing.
Mixed reliability · 50%Okaz (Arabic)
Okaz (Saudi outlet) reports Al-Nassr reached an understanding with Mallorca to buy Samu Costa for a fee not exceeding €9m (two instalments); says Cristiano Ronaldo intervened.Okaz (Saudi outlet) reports Al-Nassr reached an understanding with Mallorca to buy Samu Costa for a fee not exceeding €9m (two instalments); says Cristiano Ronaldo intervened.
Trusted source · 73%Fabrizio Romano (X / Telegram mirror)ConcreteNamed source
EXCLUSIVE: Fabrizio Romano reports Al-Nassr have advanced on a deal to sign Samu Costa from Mallorca (club-to-club talks ongoing; player said yes).EXCLUSIVE: Fabrizio Romano reports Al-Nassr have advanced on a deal to sign Samu Costa from Mallorca (club-to-club talks ongoing; player said yes).
Trusted source · 85%A Bola
A Bola (Portugal) reports Samu Costa is in negotiations to move from Mallorca to Al-Nassr, citing Fabrizio Romano’s report.A Bola (Portugal) reports Samu Costa is in negotiations to move from Mallorca to Al-Nassr, citing Fabrizio Romano’s report.
Mixed reliability · 55%Mundo DeportivoConcreteNamed source
Al-Nassr have intensified talks to sign Samu Costa from Mallorca after the player accepted Al-Nassr's proposal, per Fabrizio Romano.Al-Nassr have intensified talks to sign Samu Costa from Mallorca after the player accepted Al-Nassr's proposal, per Fabrizio Romano.
