Ex-Manchester United star sent packing by Al Nassr just one year after joining Cristiano Ronaldo

Ex-Manchester United star sent packing by Al Nassr just one year after joining Cristiano Ronaldo

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 08:42 - 03.09.2024

Former Manchester United player who joined Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr has been axed by the club after one year.

Saudi Pro League side have terminated the contract of defender Alex Telles after just one year together.

Telles had a successful stint with Al Nassr, playing 38 matches, scoring three goals, and providing five assists.

Telles axed by Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr

Al Nassr and Alex Telles have agreed to part ways
Alex Telles and Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr

He won the Arab Club Champions Cup alongside his former Red Devils teammate Cristiano Ronaldo.

However, despite his regular starts, the club has decided to let him go, likely due to his hefty £150,000-a-week contract.

In a brief statement, Al Nassr said: "Al Nassr can announce that the Brazilian star Alex Telles has left the Club by mutual agreement. Thanks for everything, Alex."

In other transfer news,  Al Nassr are reportedly on the brink of signing Chelsea forward Angelo Gabriel. 

The 19-year-old Brazilian joined the Blues from Santos in the summer of 2023 for £13 million but has yet to make his first-team debut, although he featured in the club's pre-season last year and this summer.

BlueCo sister club Strasbourg loaned Gabriel last season, but he failed to score in 21 Ligue 1 appearances. Previously, he notched five times in 129 appearances for Sao Paulo club Santos, having made his debut at 15.