Transfer negotiations between AEL and Ordabasy for Leo Natel stall

Discussions regarding the transfer of Brazilian player Leo Natel from the Cypriot club AEL Limassol to the Kazakh team Ordabasy have reportedly reached a deadlock. While AEL acknowledged receiving offers for a player without disclosing a name, they stated that the terms were not financially beneficial. A report published on March 24, 2026, by the news outlet asnews.kz indicates that Ordabasy has ceased negotiations with AEL. The Kazakh club is now reportedly focusing on acquiring 28-year-old Nigerian striker Francis Eze, who currently plays for the Turkish second-division team Keciörengücü. Statistics for Eze this season include eleven goals and seven assists in thirty matches. It remains to be confirmed if these developments signal a definitive end to Natel's potential departure from the Limassol team.