Al-Nassr seal €22m Samú Costa deal
- Al-Nassr have completed the signing of Samú Costa — the move is confirmed, led by Saudi Pro League (SPL) official site and corroborated by 10 reports (100% credibility).
Story log
- 28 AugHeadline refreshed as the story develops
- 28 Aug8 new sources: SABC News (mirroring club/league announcements), Al-Nassr Shop (club store/news), Fabrizio Romano (X/Telegram mirror), Goal — now 53 tracking the story
- 22 AugDeal confirmed by the reporting
- 22 AugHeadline refreshed as the story develops
- 22 Aug3 new sources: DAWN / Reuters report, Fabrizio Romano (X / Telegram mirror), A Bola — now 45 tracking the story
- 20 AugHeadline refreshed as the story develops
- 20 AugDeal confirmed by the reporting
- 20 Aug12 new sources: Saudi Pro League official site (spl.com.sa), RCD Mallorca (official club website), AlNassrFC (club social announcement / club channels mirrored on Telegram), Fabrizio Romano (reported / X post, mirrored to Telegram/other feeds) — now 42 tracking the story
What the reports say
- Saudi Pro League coverage: notes Samu Costa as a summer addition to Al-Nassr and publishes follow-up content (club debut/interviews after the move). — Saudi Pro League official site (spl.com.sa)
- RCD Mallorca confirm agreement to sell Samu Costa to Al-Nassr. — RCD Mallorca (official club website)
- 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)
Samú Costa is a 25-year-old attacking midfielder at Al-Nassr, rated 49.2 overall by Field Insider's model. In his prime years, he has been a fringe squad member this season (11.8% of available minutes). He brings 1 goal contributions per 90 (1 goals, 0 assists). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Costa.
Also this season: 2 apps, 0g at Mallorca.
- SSaudi Pro League official site (spl.com.sa)Saudi Pro League coverage: notes Samu Costa as a summer addition to Al-Nassr and publishes follow-up content (club debut/interviews after the move).Trusted 95%
Saudi Pro League coverage: notes Samu Costa as a summer addition to Al-Nassr and publishes follow-up content (club debut/interviews after the move).
20 AugRead full article → - RRCD Mallorca (official club website)RCD Mallorca confirm agreement to sell Samu Costa to Al-Nassr.Named sourceTrusted 95%
RCD Mallorca confirm agreement to sell Samu Costa to Al-Nassr.
9 AugRead full article → - 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 (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 → - FFabrizio Romano (reported / X post, mirrored to Telegram/other feeds)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.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
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.
17 JulRead full article → - AA BolaA Bola (Portugal) reports Samu Costa is in negotiations to move from Mallorca to Al-Nassr, citing Fabrizio Romano’s report.Trusted 85%
A Bola (Portugal) reports Samu Costa is in negotiations to move from Mallorca to Al-Nassr, citing Fabrizio Romano’s report.
17 JulRead full article → - FFabrizio Romano (X/Telegram mirror)Exclusive: Al-Nassr advancing on a deal to sign Samu Costa from Mallorca (first public exclusive report).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Exclusive: Al-Nassr advancing on a deal to sign Samu Costa from Mallorca (first public exclusive report).
17 JulRead full article → - AA Bola (Portugal)Announces Al-Nassr have oficializado a contratação (officialised the signing) of Portuguese midfielder Samú Costa from Mallorca; cites Spanish reports placing the fee at ~€22m.Named sourceTrusted 81%
Announces Al-Nassr have oficializado a contratação (officialised the signing) of Portuguese midfielder Samú Costa from Mallorca; cites Spanish reports placing the fee at ~€22m.
9 AugRead full article → - RRecord (Portugal)Portuguese press: Samu Costa has reportedly answered positively to Al-Nassr's offer; clubs now negotiating.Trusted 79%
Portuguese press: Samu Costa has reportedly answered positively to Al-Nassr's offer; clubs now negotiating.
18 JulRead full article → - DDAWN / Reuters reportAl Nassr have signed Portugal midfielder Samu Costa from Mallorca (reported with fee details by international press/Agencies).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 75%
Al Nassr have signed Portugal midfielder Samu Costa from Mallorca (reported with fee details by international press/Agencies).
22 AugRead full article → - EEl PaísEl 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.Trusted 75%
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.
4 AugRead 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 73%
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 (X / Telegram mirror)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).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 73%
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).
17 JulRead full article → - AASStates transfer completed: Samú Costa moved to Al-Nassr from Mallorca, reported fee ~€22m (reports Mallorca sold player for around €22m).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 55%
States transfer completed: Samú Costa moved to Al-Nassr from Mallorca, reported fee ~€22m (reports Mallorca sold player for around €22m).
9 AugRead full article → - AASReports that Samu Costa is close to joining Al-Nassr after agreeing personal terms; negotiations between Al-Nassr and Mallorca continuing.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 55%
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 → - AASAS 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 55%
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.
21 JulRead full article → - WWorld Soccer TalkWorld 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.Named sourceMixed 50%
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.
9 AugRead full article → - CCordópolis (eldiario.es network)Several Spanish outlets (e.g. Cordopolis / local Spanish press) report Mallorca completed the transfer of Samú Costa to Al‑Nassr for c. €22m.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Several Spanish outlets (e.g. Cordopolis / local Spanish press) report Mallorca completed the transfer of Samú Costa to Al‑Nassr for c. €22m.
9 AugRead full article → - AAl-Nassr Shop (club store/news)Al-Nassr have signed Samú Costa from Mallorca (club announcement of the transfer).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Al-Nassr have signed Samú Costa from Mallorca (club announcement of the transfer).
9 AugRead full article → - DDiário de Notícias / DN (Portugal)Reports Samú Costa has been signed by Al-Nassr from Mallorca and will join Cristiano Ronaldo and João Félix; states Al-Nassr announced the signing.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Reports Samú Costa has been signed by Al-Nassr from Mallorca and will join Cristiano Ronaldo and João Félix; states Al-Nassr announced the signing.
9 AugRead full article → - OOkaz (Saudi Arabia, Arabic)Reports Al-Nassr have completed the signing of Samu Costa from Mallorca in preparation for the new Saudi season (Arabic-language coverage of the club announcement).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Reports Al-Nassr have completed the signing of Samu Costa from Mallorca in preparation for the new Saudi season (Arabic-language coverage of the club announcement).
7 AugRead full article → - AAfrican FootballAfrican Football reports Samu Costa travelled to Riyadh ahead of the expected Al‑Nassr announcement (reports on medical/press photos at Mallorca airport).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
African Football reports Samu Costa travelled to Riyadh ahead of the expected Al‑Nassr announcement (reports on medical/press photos at Mallorca airport).
3 AugRead full article → - CCadena SER (Radio Mallorca / Cadena SER report)Reports Al-Nassr have completed the signing of Samu Costa; notes the club had to resolve financial issues to progress the deal (coverage in Spanish local radio/press).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Reports Al-Nassr have completed the signing of Samu Costa; notes the club had to resolve financial issues to progress the deal (coverage in Spanish local radio/press).
29 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)Última Hora reports Fabrizio Romano’s exclusive that Samu Costa is close to joining Al-Nassr (club-to-club talks ongoing).Mixed 50%
Última Hora reports Fabrizio Romano’s exclusive that Samu Costa is close to joining Al-Nassr (club-to-club talks ongoing).
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 → - OOkaz (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.Mixed 50%
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.
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 → - GGoalGoal (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.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 49%
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.
9 AugRead full article → - GGoalReports Al-Nassr have officially announced the signing of Samu Costa; coverage notes the club released a video to announce the deal.Named sourceMixed 49%
Reports Al-Nassr have officially announced the signing of Samu Costa; coverage notes the club released a video to announce the deal.
9 AugRead full article → - GGoalReports Al-Nassr advanced in talks and Fabrizio Romano reported negotiations — notes Mallorca confirmed agreement to Saudi move.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 49%
Reports Al-Nassr advanced in talks and Fabrizio Romano reported negotiations — notes Mallorca confirmed agreement to Saudi move.
21 JulRead full article → - GGoalGoal (Spanish edition) reports the transfer race and cites Okaz saying Al-Nassr agreed a fee of €9m payable in two installments.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 49%
Goal (Spanish edition) reports the transfer race and cites Okaz saying Al-Nassr agreed a fee of €9m payable in two installments.
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 sourceMixed 49%
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 sourceMixed 49%
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 → - TTribuna (English)Reports Al-Nassr progressing in talks to sign Samu Costa; cites Fabrizio Romano.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 48%
Reports Al-Nassr progressing in talks to sign Samu Costa; cites Fabrizio Romano.
17 JulRead full article → - SSABC News (mirroring club/league announcements)Samú Costa has moved from RCD Mallorca to Al‑Nassr (transfer confirmed by club reports and multiple outlets).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 45%
Samú Costa has moved from RCD Mallorca to Al‑Nassr (transfer confirmed by club reports and multiple outlets).
1d agoRead full article → - AAlNassrFC (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').Mixed 45%
Al-Nassr publish a social/club announcement (teaser) confirming Samu Costa's arrival (club social post: 'The odyssey begins — Samu has arrived').
9 AugRead full article → - TTribuna.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).Low-trust 30%
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).
10 AugRead full article → - FFichajes.com (Spain)Fichajes reports Samú Costa is close to joining Al‑Nassr, citing Fabrizio Romano and describing the move as underway.Low-trust 30%
Fichajes reports Samú Costa is close to joining Al‑Nassr, citing Fabrizio Romano and describing the move as underway.
18 JulRead full article →