Saudi Gazette report
RIYADH — Al Nassr have accomplished the signing of Portuguese ahead João Félix from Chelsea in a deal price as much as €50 million, ending a virtually finalized transfer that might have seen the 25-year-old return to his former membership, Benfica.
The Saudi Professional League aspect agreed to pay €30 million upfront with a further €20 million in performance-based add-ons, in keeping with Sky Sports activities.
Félix is predicted to endure a medical in Riyadh on Sunday night, with private phrases already agreed.
Sources near the negotiations confirmed that Al Nassr’s Portuguese contingent — head coach Jorge Jesus and crew captain Cristiano Ronaldo — performed a decisive position in convincing Félix to decide on Saudi Arabia over Lisbon.
Portuguese newspaper O Jogo known as their intervention “essential,” whereas switch insider Fabrizio Romano reported the participant is “excited” to play alongside Ronaldo and reunite with Jesus.
Félix spent the latter half of final season on mortgage at AC Milan, making 21 appearances and registering three objectives and one help. Although Milan paid €5.5 million for the mortgage, they opted in opposition to a everlasting switch.
Chelsea signed Félix on a everlasting foundation from Atlético Madrid in August 2024 for £44.5 million ($58 million) following a six-month mortgage spell the earlier 12 months.
Regardless of flashes of high quality, he didn’t safe an everyday beginning position at Stamford Bridge, that includes in simply three Premier League begins final season. His contract with Chelsea had been resulting from run till 2030, with an possibility for a further 12 months.
The Portuguese worldwide was initially anticipated to be a part of Chelsea’s squad for the FIFA Membership World Cup this summer time however was omitted from the ultimate 28-man checklist, signaling his imminent departure.
A crowded attacking unit at Chelsea — that includes summer time signings Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, João Pedro, Liam Delap, and Estevão — additional restricted Félix’s position within the squad.
Al Nassr’s transfer underscores their ambitions forward of the brand new season, with the membership persevering with to construct round Ronaldo, who joined in late 2022. Félix’s arrival is seen as a part of a broader technique to assemble a aggressive crew able to difficult for home and continental honors.
He’s anticipated to earn an annual wage of €6 million in Riyadh.
