Saudi Gazette report
RIYADH — Al Nassr formally introduced the signing of Portuguese worldwide João Félix from Chelsea on Tuesday, confirming a deal that runs by way of 2027 and will attain a complete worth of €50 million with bonuses.
In a brief reveal video posted on the membership’s official X account, Félix seems carrying the yellow equipment and declares: “I’m right here to get pleasure from. Let’s win collectively.”
The message was echoed by the membership’s caption: “Let’s win collectively… João Félix is now a Nassrawi.”
The Saudi Professional League facet secured the 25-year-old in a deal price €30 million upfront, with performance-related incentives doubtlessly elevating the whole charge to €50 million, in accordance with The Athletic.
Félix’s arrival bolsters Al Nassr’s rising Portuguese core, becoming a member of nationwide crew captain Cristiano Ronaldo.
The previous Benfica prodigy carries a high-profile, if turbulent, profession journey. After rising as one in every of Europe’s brightest younger stars in Portugal, Félix made headlines with a €126 million transfer to Atlético Madrid in 2019 — probably the most costly transfers in soccer historical past on the time.
Nonetheless, he struggled to satisfy expectations in Spain, resulting in a mortgage stint at Chelsea in 2023, the place he scored seven targets in 20 appearances.
Chelsea made his transfer everlasting in 2024, however the ahead noticed his taking part in time diminish amid fierce competitors.
A mortgage to AC Milan adopted within the second half of the 2024–25 season, the place Félix contributed three targets and one help in 21 matches. Regardless of expressing curiosity in staying at Milan, the Serie A membership didn’t pursue a everlasting switch.
Félix was not noted of Chelsea’s squad for the 2025 FIFA Membership World Cup, opening the door for his transfer to Saudi Arabia.
Al Nassr’s curiosity intensified because the switch window progressed, with each Ronaldo and head coach Jorge Jesus reportedly instrumental in persuading Félix to affix the membership over a possible return to Benfica.
Al Nassr will face Al Ittihad within the Saudi Tremendous Cup semifinals on August 19, the place Félix might make his first aggressive look.
