Al-Nassr set to sign Chelsea flop after axing ex-Man Utd star

Tom Weber

Updated: 2 Sept 2024 15:54 BST
3 min read

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr are very busy ahead of the Saudi transfer deadline.

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Clubs in the Pro League can still do business and are determined to put this time to good use. One of the busiest sides are set to be Al-Nassr, with the Riyadh giants keen to finally pip hated rivals Al-Hilal to the league title.

To that end, Ronaldo's side are making big moves in the market. Former Man Utd left-back Alex Telles has been released after just a year to free up an international spot and Chelsea's youngster Angelo is close to joining, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The Brazilian spent the previous season on loan at BlueCo affiliate Strasbourg and was hit and miss. The former Santos wonderkid was arguably the French side's most gifted player but failed to show this on a consistent basis, with French media reporting that he struggled to acclimatise to life in Alsace.

Now, the teenager is set to head to the Middle East.

Chelsea sell another talent

Chelsea's business practices have come under fire since Todd Boehly took over the club in 2022 and the impending sale of Angelo is further proof of the grubby moves the Blues are making.

The 19-year-old winger was only signed from Santos for €15 million last summer and was initially expected to head out on loan again this summer. However, due to the limited number of international loan spots available, the Brazilian could not secure a temporary move away.

Now, Chelsea will cash in on him after just a year. The Blues are set to bank a profit of €8m as Al-Nassr are in the final stages of agreeing a €23m financial package with the London giants.

Saudi clubs are once again coming to Chelsea's rescue, just as they did last season.