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Al Nassr is aiming to strengthen its squad through the winter switch window because the workforce struggles to maintain up with title contenders Al Ittihad and Al Hilal. To assist their star participant Cristiano Ronaldo, the membership is reportedly eyeing certainly one of his former Actual Madrid teammates, at present at Manchester United.
Regardless of persistent rumors about Ronaldo’s potential departure from Saudi Arabia, the Portuguese icon has expressed his satisfaction with life at Al Nassr, citing household consolation and private contentment. In an effort to additional solidify their relationship with Ronaldo, the membership is pursuing world-class signings, with supervisor Stefano Pioli prioritizing better consistency in midfield.
In response to journalist Ben Jacobs, Al Nassr is concentrating on Brazilian midfielder Casemiro throughout this switch window. Reviews counsel that Manchester United might now be keen to let the participant go for a price within the area of €30 million.
Casemiro, who was additionally approached by Al Ittihad final summer time, noticed that deal fall by after Manchester United demanded €70 million. Nonetheless, underneath new supervisor Ruben Amorim, the Brazilian’s function at Previous Trafford has diminished, making him extra open to a transfer to Saudi Arabia.
Ronaldo and Casemiro had been pivotal throughout Actual Madrid’s golden period, the place they achieved unbelievable success collectively. Their partnership yielded a number of home titles and 4 UEFA Champions League trophies, together with the historic three-peat within the 2015/16, 2016/17, and 2017/18 seasons.
Is Casemiro near becoming a member of Al Nassr?
Whereas each Casemiro and Manchester United rejected Saudi approaches a yr in the past, circumstances have shifted, and the pursuits of all events now align to facilitate the transfer.
For Al Nassr, the membership has the monetary assets and squad flexibility to make this deal a actuality. Casemiro would change into one of many top-five highest-paid gamers within the Saudi Professional League if he accepts the provide. Moreover, Anderson Talisca’s impending switch to Fenerbahce would open up a precious worldwide participant slot on Al Nassr’s roster.
At Manchester United, Casemiro has struggled to adapt to Amorim’s tactical system, leading to lowered taking part in time. The Brazilian was an unused substitute in key matches towards Arsenal (0-2 loss), Manchester Metropolis (2-1 win), and Liverpool (2-2 draw).
Whereas United just isn’t actively pushing him out, they seem open to letting him depart for the proper worth. With Al Nassr presenting a profitable and engaging alternative, the transfer might symbolize a contemporary begin for the midfielder.
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