{"id":145900,"date":"2024-01-31T15:05:59","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T15:05:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/01\/31\/ospina-back-in-al-nassr-squad\/"},"modified":"2024-01-31T15:05:59","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T15:05:59","slug":"ospina-back-in-al-nassr-squad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/01\/31\/ospina-back-in-al-nassr-squad\/","title":{"rendered":"Ospina back in Al-Nassr squad \u2013"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><em>The Saudi Pro League is now home to the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Karim Benzema, Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Riyad Mahrez.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>With so much talent plying their trade there, LiveScore is the place to be for all the big talking points.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ospina returns<\/h2>\n<p>David Ospina is set to return to action for Al-Nassr after being re-registered for their Saudi Pro League squad.<\/p>\n<p>The former Arsenal goalkeeper, 35, has just returned from a year out with a serious elbow injury which had left him facing an uncertain future in the Middle East.<\/p>\n<p>But the club have confirmed the Colombian will be available for the second half of their league campaign, which recommences on February 17.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adios, Ivan<\/h2>\n<p>Sevilla have confirmed midfielder Ivan Rakitic has joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab.<\/p>\n<p>The 35-year-old Croatian made a total of 323 appearances for the Spanish club \u2014 the 11th most in their history.<\/p>\n<p>But now he joins some of Europe\u2019s biggest stars in making the switch to the Middle East, signing a contract until the summer of 2025.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ef4de0cf-5ce4-4882-9d69-076a501e2a49.jpg\" alt=\"Ivan Rakitic is heading to Al-Shabab\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ivan Rakitic is heading to Al-Shabab<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Joy for Jota<\/h2>\n<p>Al-Ittihad winger Jota is closing in on a move to Europa Conference League champions West Ham, according to\u00a0Foot Mercato.<\/p>\n<p>The 24-year-old has made just five appearances in the Saudi Pro League since making the switch from Celtic last July and may become another star to depart early from the Middle East.<\/p>\n<p>Jordan Henderson recently cut ties with Al-Ettifaq after struggling to adapt and now Jota is on the verge of leaving team-mates Karim Benzema, N\u2019Golo Kante and Fabinho behind.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1706713559_397_d28c08a3-759e-49d9-be21-b9147d2ffe84.jpg\" alt=\"At-Ittihad winger Jota could be on his way to the Premier League\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">At-Ittihad winger Jota could be on his way to the Premier League<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Howe\u2019s Almiron admission<\/h2>\n<p>Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is hoping to keep Miguel Almiron amid interest from the Saudi Pro League.<\/p>\n<p>The 46-year-old said: \u201cThere has been a lot of noise and speculation about his future but as his manager, I\u2019m desperate to keep him.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe has been an integral part since I\u2019ve come to the club in the sense that his contribution has been immense. There has been a lot of noise and that noise does come from somewhere but hopefully we can keep him when the window shuts.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1706713559_251_23e2be3b-fea1-460a-ab15-6c7d0272ddde.jpg\" alt=\"Miguel Almiron could be on his way out of Newcastle\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Miguel Almiron could be on his way out of Newcastle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">All gone Ron<\/h2>\n<p>A Cristiano Ronaldo injury has put his showdown with Lionel Messi\u2019s Inter Miami next week in doubt.<\/p>\n<p>Al-Nassr were due to face Shanghai Shenhua on Wednesday and Zhejiang on Sunday but both games have been called off on the eve of the first fixture.<\/p>\n<p>A club statement said: \u201cWe are sad to announce that, unfortunately, and for reasons beyond Al-Nassr\u2019s control, the event comprised of two matches scheduled on the 24th and 28th of January has been postponed to a date to be defined. We are willing to complete our training camp as planned in Shenzhen, a city that has warmly welcomed us and shown so much love for us and our captain.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LiveScore: Live Sport Updates<\/h3>\n<p><!-- AI CONTENT END 1 --><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Saudi Pro League is now home to the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Karim Benzema, Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Riyad Mahrez. With so much talent plying their trade there, LiveScore is the place to be for all the big talking points. 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