Alex Telles could soon make a move to the Saudi Pro League where he will rejoin ex-teammate Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr.
Al Nassr is looking to bolster their squad with many players from Europe. The Saudi Arabian club is looking to sign a left-back this summer. And for a long time, they have had their eyes on Manchester United’s Alex Telles.
They have the financial means to lure the Brazilian born player to the Saudi Pro League. But even forgetting that, they have Ronaldo, who is attracting the best talents to join the club. Telles was a former teammate of Ronaldo’s during his Manchester United stint. So, this is another reason for him to join the club.
Report: Manchester United outcast Alex Telles set to join Ronaldo’s Al Nassr
Alex Telles was immediately loaned out to Sevilla when new manager Erik Ten Haag joined Manchester United. He also found himself on the bench at the Spanish club.
Ten Haag is also said to want the player out of the club. The Dutch manager is keen for an opportunity to cash in on the Brazilian this summer. This is in order to prevent losing him for free the following year when his contract expires.
With no other European clubs interested in him, the offer from Al Nassr seemed to be his only option. And now, according to Fabrizio Romano, the left back has agreed to join the Saudi side.
EXCL: Al Nassr are closing in on deal to sign Alex Telles from Man United, here we go soon! 🚨🟡🔵🇸🇦
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 18, 2023
There’s verbal agreement now in place between the two clubs, waiting for the documents/check details.
Al Nassr want both Seko Fofana and Telles to join in the next days. pic.twitter.com/1gmI7oEEOw
The two clubs have reportedly reached a verbal agreement for the transfer of the player. The fee is still undisclosed but it is expected to not be much trouble for the Saudis.
He will now be another one on the list of European players moving to the Saudi League.
Saudi League keeps luring talents from Europe following Ronaldo’s groundbreaking arrival
Saudi Arabia is looking to soon make their league a top one with some great signings. After the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo, the league gained widespread fame. More players are now motivated to join the league as big money contracts are being offered to whoever wants to come. Recently, Al Ittihad signed French superstars Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante.
More players like Ruben Neves, Marcelo Brozovic, Kalidou Koulibaly, Roberto Firmino, Edouard Mendy, and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic have also joined the growing league.
More players are continuously being linked to a Saudi club. Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku has been rumored to be offered a contract by Al Hilal. While Bayern’s Sadio Mane was contacted by Al Ahli. Paul Pogba refused he was leaving Juventus, but he may also join the Saudi deserts soon.
Riyad Mahrez, Sergio Ramos, Fabinho, Jordan Henderson, Aleksandar Mitrović, and many more will also contemplate a move to Saudi Arabia.
With all these signings and the ambitious plans they have, the Saudi League could soon become a very big league in the future.