Al Nassr's Potential Super Team: Salah, Ronaldo, and Star Signings for Next Season
Al Nassr could boast a lineup featuring several of the world's top talents next season, as the Saudi Pro League outfit aims to end their title drought. The club, which last won the top-flight championship in 2019, is reportedly going all out to secure the crown, with plans to add Liverpool icon Mohamed Salah and other star names to their roster.
Current Squad and Ambitions
Al Nassr already possesses a squad laden with talent, including Croatian World Cup finalist Marcelo Brozovic, serial Bundesliga-winning French star Kingsley Coman, and ex-Liverpool winger Sadio Mane. They also feature former Chelsea star Joao Felix and Inigo Martinez, who won La Liga with Barcelona in 2025. However, the club appears poised to elevate their super team to new heights this summer.
Potential New Signings
Mohamed Salah: Salah stunned the footballing world by announcing his departure from Liverpool in March after nine years. The Egyptian, who has won two Premier League titles and the Champions League, is reportedly a target for Al Nassr. The club, owned by The Public Investment Fund, aims to pair him with Cristiano Ronaldo to create a fearsome strike force. Other Saudi clubs, including Al-Ittihad and Al-Hilal, are also monitoring his situation.
Bernardo Silva: According to Saudi newspaper Al-Yaum, Al Nassr and Al-Hilal are competing to sign the Manchester City icon on a free transfer. Silva, who has won six Premier League titles and the Champions League, is set to leave City at the end of the season. The Portuguese playmaker has been linked with moves to Barcelona or Juventus, but his connections to the Saudi Pro League run deep.
Casemiro: Manchester United confirmed last month that Casemiro will leave upon the expiry of his contract in June. Ronaldo, who played with him at Real Madrid, has reportedly pushed for the transfer. Al Nassr views the midfielder as a defensive anchor necessary for dominance in the league, with a competitive financial package expected.
Antonio Rudiger: The German centre-back is approaching the final months of his deal at Real Madrid and is set to become a free agent in 2026. Rudiger, a La Liga and Champions League winner, is thought to be in demand by Al Nassr, though staying with Real Madrid remains a priority for him.
Diogo Costa: Al Nassr are in the market for a new goalkeeper, with the 26-year-old Porto shot-stopper seen as a major coup. Costa has won two Primeira Liga titles and has been linked with clubs like Manchester United and City. However, his contract with Porto runs until 2030, meaning a hefty fee would be required.
Challenges and Regulations
While Al Nassr's potential lineup looks like a dream construct, the reality involves navigating Saudi Pro League regulations. As of the 2024/25 season, clubs can register a maximum of 10 non-Saudi players, but only eight are allowed on the pitch or in the matchday squad for domestic games. This means compromises will be needed, with many potential new stars possibly facing limited game time.
Al Nassr's ambitious plans highlight their determination to reclaim the Saudi Pro League title, but success will depend on balancing star signings with squad management and regulatory constraints.
