Al Nassr’s Recruitment Dilemma: Choosing Between Stars for AFC Champions League

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This summer, Saudi Arabia is undoubtedly the stronghold of the transfer window. Moreover, many agents have taken up residence in the Gulf countries in order to complete the blows more easily. But nothing is easy. As explained a few days ago on our site, the Saudi Pro League teams work in a different way. They first aim to convince the player and when he agrees, they attack the club. However, despite advanced negotiations, Saudi clubs can change targets at the last moment, we were told.

Al Nassr recruited again this summer

Also, although they offer large salaries to certain elements, they do not necessarily appreciate paying huge sums for transfers. Neymar’s case, however, is one of the few exceptions. But it was necessary that to attract the Brazilian star. Al Nassr didn’t need that to sign Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese was free since the termination of his contract at Manchester United. But CR7 received a huge salary for signing in Saudi Arabia last winter. This summer he was joined by other well-known players in Europe.

To read Aymeric Laporte has agreed to join Al-Nassr!

Although threatened with a recruitment ban by FIFA on July 12, Al Nassr has visibly been able to settle his dispute to welcome Sadio Mané, Seko Fofana, Alex Telles or Marcelo Brozovic. They should be joined by Aymeric Laporte. The Spanish international defender is about to leave Manchester City, he who will receive 25 million euros a year in his new club. A nice shot from Al Nassr. But the CR7 club will have rich problems. Indeed, Sport explains that Al Nassr faces quite a headache.

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One or two stars sacrificed?

The Spanish media indicates that the Saudi team will have to decide between certain players, in particular to play in the Asian Champions League. A competition in which Al Nassr can participate, even if it will be necessary to extricate itself from the roadblocks and not fall into the trap of Shabab Al-Ahli this evening. If Sadio Mané’s teammates qualify, the club will have a problem. Indeed, Sport reminds that teams competing in the AFC Champions League are only allowed to register 5 players born outside the Asian continent.

But Al Nassr, with its summer recruits, counts much more. Sport ensures that Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mané, Seko Fofana, Marcelo Brozovic and Alex Telles have priority. It will get complicated after the arrival of Laporte. Another problem, an element like Anderson Talisca, which is however important, could be sacrificed. Sport explains that the Brazilian star could simply walk away. Which is not good news. In 2024, the current rules could be changed so that there is no longer any limitation of foreign players, specifies the Iberian media. In the meantime, Al Nassr will have to make a choice between its stars.

Pub. on 22/08/2023 12:02 Update on 22/08/2023 12:23

2023-08-22 10:02:14
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