Transfer Market: Al Nassr Confirms Signing of Portuguese International Midfielder

It's official. Al Nassr has announced the signing of Portuguese international midfielder Samu Costa, who previously played for Mallorca. The club unveiled the acquisition with a video inspired by Homer's Odyssey. Costa was one of the 26 players selected by Roberto Martínez for the 2026 World Cup squad.

"The odyssey begins. Samu has arrived, to fight for you," the Saudi club, home to Cristiano Ronaldo and João Félix, posted alongside the video.

Mallorca, who were relegated to the Spanish second division last season, also bid farewell to Samu on their social media channels.

The 25-year-old Samu, a product of SC Braga's academy, had been with Mallorca since 2023. Prior to that, he spent time at Almeria, initially on loan from the Minho Warriors (2020/2021) before making the move permanent.

According to Spanish press reports, Al Nassr paid 22 million euros for the Portuguese midfielder, making him Mallorca's second-largest transfer fee received. The record still belongs to Samuel Eto'o, who moved to Barcelona in 2004 for 24 million euros.