Al Nassr won the Arab Club Champions Cup in a thrilling match that went to added extra time. Cristiano Ronaldo stole the show with a late equalizer, then secured victory in added extra time before exiting due to injury. Al Nassr has been missing Ronaldo. They’ve lost their last two fixtures. The club is now looking to get rid of their Brazilian soccer veteran as they look out for other options.

In the last two fixtures, Al Nassr lost against Al Taawoun and Steven Gerrard’s Al Ettifaq. In both the matches the absence of Ronaldo has been felt heavily by the team.

Al Nassr to part ways with a Brazilian soccer veteran

The recent results have exposed the weaknesses of  Al Nassr. Without Ronaldo, the team seemingly lacks the firepower to push them in front of their rivals. The club has decided to part ways with Anderson Talisca. The Brazilian was signed by the Saudi club in 2021 from Guangzhou Evergrande, China.

The Brazilian soccer star enjoyed a pivotal role at the club earning $3.5 million per year. However, the change in management and the heavy investment by other Saudi clubs have seen him lose his position at the club. Talisca scored 43 goals in 61 matches but his time at the club looks to end soon.

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Al Nassr is looking to bolster their squad. The Saudi club is very active in this transfer having signed Sadio Mane, Seko Fofana, and Alex Telles. The spending spree doesn’t end here as they are linked with top players from EPL and Primiera Liga.

Al Nassr’s squad revamp

Al Nassr has done major business in this summer transfer window but Castro believes there are more pieces to this puzzle. Focusing on the defense the club has agreed personal terms with Aymeric Laporte as he looks set to complete his move from Manchester City as per Fabrizio Romano.  Manchester City is estimated to bag around $30 million from this deal. But that’s not it the club is also in talks to sign an offensive player from the Primeira Liga.

FC Porto wingback Otavio is also confirmed to have agreed to personal terms. Both Laporte and Otavio will complete their medicals and be unveiled as new players of the Saudi-based club by next week. Porto will receive a record-breaking $62 million from this deal.

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Laporte is a seasoned center-back. His progressive play from the back can be instrumental to the club’s winnings this season. He is also excellent at intercepting and breaking play. Otavio has been a target for many top clubs but Al Nassr swayed him away paying a hefty fee for the Portuguese international. What other positions should Al Nassr focus on? Let us know in the comments.