As Cristiano Ronaldo continues to chase glory and prolong his storied legacy, Al Nassr is gearing up for a difficult 2025 marketing campaign throughout a number of competitions. Nonetheless, the Saudi Professional League aspect faces a major setback, with stories indicating that one in every of their key gamers is poised to go away through the upcoming switch window, probably jeopardizing their title ambitions.
In the beginning of the 2024-25 season, Al Nassr made a daring transfer by changing coach Luis Castro with Stefano Pioli, aiming to reshape their tactical method. Regardless of the change, the group has struggled to determine itself as a dominant drive in Saudi soccer, not like reigning champions Al Hilal. Now, their possibilities might take one other hit.
In response to switch knowledgeable Fabrizio Romano, Turkish powerhouse Fenerbahce is nearing a deal to signal Al Nassr midfielder Anderson Talisca. “Particulars are being finalized with all events concerned, as Talisca is able to return to Turkey as soon as once more,” Romano reported.
Talisca, who beforehand made waves within the Turkish Tremendous Lig with Besiktas, is rumored to be a part of a possible commerce deal involving Moroccan striker Youssef En-Nesyri. Whereas the monetary phrases of the switch stay undisclosed, the lack of the Brazilian might have far-reaching implications for Al Nassr.
What does Talisca’s exit imply for Ronaldo and Al Nassr?
Talisca’s departure would deal a serious blow to Al Nassr’s ambitions. The Brazilian playmaker has been instrumental for the membership, changing into its fifth all-time main scorer with 76 targets in 104 appearances. Ronaldo, who has scored 74 targets in simply 83 video games, is near overtaking him on the membership’s leaderboard, however Talisca’s influence has prolonged past his targets.
Within the present season, Talisca has made 19 appearances, scoring eight instances. His absence has been felt within the three matches he missed, the place Al Nassr suffered two vital losses within the Saudi Professional League, together with a 2-1 defeat to rivals Al Ittihad.
Whereas Al Nassr is performing properly within the Arab Membership Champions Cup and the AFC Champions League Elite stage, their home league type stays inconsistent. At the moment fourth within the Saudi Professional League standings with 25 factors, they path considerably behind league leaders Al Ittihad (36 factors) and second-placed Al Hilal (34 factors).
Romano stories that Al Nassr plans to interchange Talisca through the winter switch window if the deal goes via. Nonetheless, the membership might want to safe a world-class signing to fill the void left by the Brazilian and keep their aggressive edge within the title race.
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