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 central midfielder at Mallorca, rated 79.3 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 66th of 389 on scout potential in the La Liga. In his prime years, he has been a regular starter this season (79.1% 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 →