Portuguese national team midfielder Samu Costa (25) will don the jersey of Saudi Pro Football club Al Nassr. He will play alongside senior national teammates such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Felix.

On the 9th (local time), Al Nassr officially announced the signing of Costa, who previously belonged to Spain's La Liga club Mallorca. The club posted a video on its official social networking services (SNS) with the message "The journey begins," featuring Costa as a knight who has won a battle, taking off his armor and putting on the team's uniform. With this acquisition, Al Nassr fills the void left by Marcelo Brozovic, who had been with the team for the past three seasons. Costa's former club, Mallorca, also announced the transfer news and expressed deep gratitude for his dedication and professionalism.

Born in 2000, the defensive midfielder Costa made his professional debut with Portuguese club SC Braga, then moved through Spain's UD Almeria before playing for Mallorca from 2023. In the 2025-2026 La Liga season, he appeared in 34 matches, recording 7 goals and 2 assists. He has been called up to the Portuguese national team since 2024, appearing in 7 A-match internationals, and was included in Portugal's squad that reached the Round of 16 at the 2026 North and Central American World Cup, coming on as a substitute in the match against Colombia.

Meanwhile, there is also a veteran midfielder heading to Saudi Arabia. Senegalese-born Idrissa Gueye (36) has left England's Premier League club Everton to join Saudi-promoted side Diriyah as a free agent (FA). According to local media, Gueye has signed a one-year contract with an option for an additional year.