Joao Felix’s transfer saga has concluded with a move to Al-Nassr, reuniting him with Cristiano Ronaldo. The £43.7 million deal sees Felix leave Chelsea after a series of loan spells and a brief return to Stamford Bridge. He joins a Portuguese-heavy Al-Nassr squad under manager Jorge Jesus, aiming to make an impact in the Saudi Pro League.
In a stunning transfer, Joao Felix has reunited with Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr, leaving Chelsea behind in a deal worth a reported £43.7 million. The Saudi Arabian club will pay an initial £26.2 million to Chelsea, with an additional £17.5 million in potential add-ons.
Felix's journey has been a whirlwind. After a loan spell at Chelsea in 2023, where he scored four goals in 20 appearances, he then moved to Barcelona on loan for the 2023-24 season, contributing 10 goals in 44 games. Chelsea ultimately signed him permanently for £42m before loaning him to AC Milan in January, where he made 11 appearances off the bench, before Al-Nassr made their move.
Despite reported talks with Benfica, Al-Nassr successfully secured Felix, signing him to a two-year contract. He's already joined his new teammates in Austria for pre-season training. The move further strengthens the Portuguese contingent at Al-Nassr, with fellow countryman Jorge Jesus serving as the club's head coach and Ronaldo recently extended on a new two-year deal. Al-Nassr finished third in the Saudi Pro League last season, and Felix will be hoping to help them challenge for the title this year. The Saudi Pro League continues to attract top talent, as evidenced by this significant acquisition.
