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Realistically, Mallorca acknowledges that retaining Samu Costa for another season will be nearly impossible after his definitive breakthrough in the elite. The Portuguese midfielder has delivered memorable performances that have attracted the interest of European giants and the Saudi Arabian league. The Mallorca board has set the player's value at around 12 million euros, a strategic figure to facilitate a transfer this summer.
In this financial move, Almería is particularly interested as they have a 20% stake in any future transfer since the player's arrival on the island. The metamorphosis of the midfielder, who even changed his representation agency at the end of 2025, suggests that his time in the archipelago is nearing its natural conclusion.
Mallorca has managed to enhance the skills of a midfielder who now dominates the fields with remarkable maturity. Martín Demichelis has maintained the freedom approach started by Arrasate, allowing the Portuguese to shine as an interior with scoring ability and endless physical deployment.

Mallorca and the Strategic Valuation of Samu Costa
His recent display in Girona, where he scored his seventh goal of the season, confirmed that we are facing a versatile player capable of dictating the pace of the game. Al Ahli Saudi has already made a strong financial offer that challenges the resistance of the Balearic club in this market. However, the profile of the Portuguese seems to fit perfectly with the intensity of the Premier League, potentially sparking an international auction.
The sports management understands that selling for a figure close to 12 million is a necessary move to balance the finances. Mallorca aims to maximize the profit from a player who arrived quietly but has become the backbone of the squad. Despite being irreplaceable, the offers received after his consolidation are too tempting to be ignored by the current board.
Samu Costa: The Ideal Profile for a Premier League Leap
The departure of the midfielder will pose a major tactical challenge for the coaching staff, who will need to redesign a midfield that currently revolves around him. Mallorca will lose a player who averages a significant number of recoveries and has emerged as a lethal scorer. His desire to secure his presence with Portugal at the 2026 World Cup heavily influences his decision to seek a project with higher aspirations.
The destiny of the talented midfielder will mark the success of a club that knows how to buy cheap and sell at the right time. Mallorca is in a strong position, aware that they possess a highly coveted asset that will attract several important clubs from different leagues. The consistent "masterclass" offered by the Portuguese every matchday serves as the definitive endorsement for a transfer that seems inevitable.
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