Italian journalist and transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Manchester United player Alex Telles is moving to Saudi club Al Nassr after completing his medicals in Portugal.
This comes after Romano reported that there were some tensions surrounding the deal after an agreement was reached
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Old Trafford man Alex Telles will see at least one familiar face in Riyadh: the Brazilian, who spent last season on loan at Sevilla, will be joining up with former United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo.
While Ronaldo represents the biggest of Al Nassr’s European signings, the additions of Telles and Marcelo Brozovic show their savvy in the transfer market.
Telles Was Always On the Way Out
The 30-year-old left-back was falling out of favour at Old Trafford, and he likely did not have much playing time in his future there.
Sevilla provided Telles with the ideal situation of playing for a top European team while also not worrying about his current status at United, but returning to Manchester would see two other left-backs ahead of him in the pecking order.
United manager Erik ten Hag relies on two main left-backs for his starting lineup.
Luke Shaw is well-established among supporters and the players who usually make the matchday squad, and his role as first-choice left-back would not have been something Telles could have changed. In addition to Shaw, the Red Devils signed a new left-back last year when Dutchman Tyrell Malacia joined from Feyenoord to compete with the Englishman for the starting spot.
A Bigger Role Awaits Telles With Al Nassr
Telles was known for his play-making abilities with Porto before he came to United, and that is exactly what Al Nassr are looking for. If he regains his form, he could provide key runs and passes that would aid Ronaldo – and others – in scoring goals.Al Nassr might not have gotten the league title last season, but Telles could be their missing piece.
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