Angelo Gabriel’s new role makes him central to Al-Nassr’s plans

Al-Nassr are not considering the sale of Angelo Gabriel this summer, despite interest from Turkish club Besiktas, with the Brazilian now regarded as an important part of Jorge Jesus’ plans.

The Saudi Arabian club are still dealing with the consequences of Marcelo Brozovic’s departure and are yet to strengthen a midfield that has lost one of its most experienced figures. With the new season approaching, supporters are waiting to see whether Al-Nassr can add the necessary quality in that area.

Angelo’s emergence has added another concern for the club. However, according to Asharq Al-Awsat, Al-Nassr do not intend to allow the 20-year-old to leave during the current summer transfer window, despite Besiktas’s interest in signing him.

The report says Al-Nassr need Angelo’s services and are also working under restrictions linked to financial monitoring. The club have not yet received approval to complete new signings, making it even more difficult to consider losing a player who has become increasingly influential in recent months.

Al-Nassr’s management are continuing efforts to resolve the issues surrounding the restrictions and lift the block on registering players. Their intention is to secure permission to complete several deals before the end of the team’s pre-season camp and its return to Riyadh.

One of the club’s main targets is Portugal midfielder Samu Costa. Al-Nassr also want to complete the renewal of Abdulrahman Ghareeb’s contract during the same period.

The club’s determination to retain Angelo is not based solely on the difficulty of finding a replacement at this stage. His recent performances have also changed his status within the squad.

Angelo has become one of Jorge Jesus’ most notable discoveries since the Portuguese manager took charge. Jesus moved the Brazilian into a new role in the middle of the pitch after he had struggled to establish himself when used primarily as a winger.

That positional change has produced a markedly improved version of the player. Angelo has delivered a series of impressive displays and developed into one of Al-Nassr’s key performers, helping explain why the club are unwilling to entertain the possibility of his departure at present.

The situation comes at a sensitive point in Al-Nassr’s preparations. The team are attempting to rebuild their midfield after Brozovic’s exit while also navigating the restrictions affecting their transfer activity. For now, Angelo’s progress under Jesus has made him an asset the club believe they must preserve rather than cash in on.

Al-Nassr’s immediate priority remains resolving the registration issue and gaining approval for new arrivals. Until that process is completed, the club’s ability to reshape the squad remains limited, increasing the importance of keeping players who have already demonstrated their value.