Ex-Arsenal star David Ospina joins Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr on free transfer after being released by Napoli
DAVID OSPINA has joined Al Nassr on a two-year contract, the Saudi club have confirmed.
The former Arsenal goalkeeper was released by Serie A side Napoli last summer.
Ospina, 33, made 70 appearances for the Gunners between 2014 and 2018 before moving to Italy, initially on loan.
The Colombian enjoyed success with Napoli, helping them win the Coppa Italia in 2020.
Ospina remained a regular last season ahead of Italian international Alex Meret, but still didn’t have his contract renewed.
He beamed from ear to ear has he posed for pictures in his new Al Nassr kit.
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The Saudi side came third in their domestic league last season, qualifying for the Asian Champions League.
They boast experienced domestic players, with many Saudi internationals in their squad.
While they also possess overseas talent, with Argentine international and former Everton cult hero Ramiro Funes Mori in their squad, as well as ex-Porto striker Vincent Aboubakar.
They also have talented Brazilian attacker Talisca among their ranks, formerly of Benfica and Guangzhou Evergrande.
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Ospina will come up against former Spurs manager Nuno Espirito Santo in Saudi Arabia.
The 48-year-old was announced as Al-Ittihad’s new boss last week.
Upon joining the Jeddah club, Nuno said: “It’s an honour for me to join the greatest club in Saudi Arabia, Ittihad. See you soon.”