Otavio Calls FC Porto President ‘Smart’ For Making Al Nassr Pay Extra $20M

Negotiations are as intense as the matches themselves in the world of soccer transfers. And strategic moves often become the game-changers in these negotiations. In a recent revelation, Portugal midfielder Otavio, who made a high-profile move from FC Porto to Al Nassr in the summer, shared insights into the intriguing dynamics of his transfer. However, what caught the attention wasn’t the big sum Al-Nassr paid but the strategic prowess of Porto’s president, lauded by Otavio as ‘smart.’

FC Porto’s president played a masterstroke by squeezing an extra $20 million out of Al Nassr for Otavio. Let’s delve into the story surrounding this high-stakes transfer, revealed by the Portuguese star himself.

Otavio lauds FC Porto president’s ‘smart’ move for his transfer

In an interview, Otavio revealed a fascinating behind-the-scenes peek into his transfer saga. The revelation unfolded as Otavio detailed how Porto turned down Al Nassr’s initial offer of $45 million, pushing the Saudi club to an extent. “I think the Porto president was smart to reject the first offer,” remarked Otavio.

The initial offer from Al Nassr was $45 million, which they were willing to release in investments. However, FC Porto rejected the proposal and forced the Riyadh-based club to go all-in and pay Otavio’s release clause of $65 million to seal the player’s acquisition. The 28-year-old Portuguese star claimed it initially surprised him to know Al-Nassr had offered $65 million to sign him.

Ultimately, the ultimate offer made by Al-Nassr was problematic for Porto to reject, considering the prospect of the financial boost it could give. Apart from that, the Saudi soccer project also seemed an exciting opportunity for Otavio, as he stated that it was impossible to reject him as well. In his first season with Al-Nassr, Otavio has scored 4 goals in 23 appearances across all competitions. Moreover, his boss compared him to the legendary CR7!

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Al Nassr’s boss likens Otavio’s mentality to that of Cristiano Ronaldo

The winger has emerged not only as a marquee signing for the Saudi club but as a player who is highly focused and mentally strong. The versatility shown by Otavio, playing in central and attacking midfield and even as a right winger, has earned him accolades from Al-Nassr boss Luis Castro. Castro, praising Otavio’s mindset, compared him with Cristiano Ronaldo, stating, “Otavio has the same mentality as Cristiano. He always wants to play and win.”

This praise adds an intriguing layer to Otavio’s place at the Knights of Najd. As the Portuguese prepares to return to action with Al-Nassr in a clash against Al-Ittihad, all eyes will be on him. With his latest revelation about the ‘smart’ transfer move and praise from his manager, fans will be excited to witness the development in his story.

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