Manchester United Flop’s Contract Terminated by New Club After Training Ground Brawl
Alex Telles, the Manchester United defender who was axed by Erik ten Hag last year, has had his contract with his new club terminated by mutual consent. The Brazilian left-back joined Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr in July 2022, but has failed to impress, making only 38 appearances for the club.
Telles was a Manchester United flop during his three-year stint at Old Trafford, making just 50 first-team appearances. He was sold to Al Nassr for £4million, a significantly lower fee than the £13.6m the Red Devils paid to Porto for his services.
Despite his struggles at Manchester United, Telles was handed a lucrative contract by Al Nassr, reportedly worth £7m a year. However, his tenure at the club was cut short after a reported fight with teammate Hannibal Mejbri, which allegedly led to his departure.
The contract termination leaves Telles as a free agent, and several clubs are already said to be interested in signing the 31-year-old. Telles’ struggles at Manchester United and Al Nassr suggest that he may need to take a step back down the divisions to revive his career.
The Manchester United Connection
Telles’ departure from Al Nassr is the latest twist in a tumultuous relationship with Manchester United. His axing by ten Hag was a major surprise, given that the Dutch manager had previously praised the defender.
However, Telles struggled to find regular minutes under ten Hag, and a reported training ground bust-up with Mejbri proved to be the final straw. The incident led to his departure from the club, and it seems that his new club has followed suit.
What Next for Telles?
With his contract terminated by Al Nassr, Telles is now a free agent. Several clubs are reportedly interested in signing the defender, but he may need to take a step back down the divisions to revive his career.
Telles has experience playing in La Liga, having spent the 2022/23 season on loan at Sevilla, where he made 38 appearances and won the Europa League. He may find it difficult to secure a move to a top European club, but he still has plenty to offer as a defender.
Conclusion
Alex Telles’ contract termination by Al Nassr is a major setback for the defender, but it may also be an opportunity for him to reinvigorate his career. With several clubs interested in signing him, it will be interesting to see where he ends up next.
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