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Arab Times
30-07-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
Félix links up with Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr
MANCHESTER, England, July 30, (AP): João Félix took his total transfer cost to around $260 million Tuesday when completing his latest move - this time to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr. The Portugal forward has teamed up with compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo, joining from Chelsea for a reported initial fee of 30 million euros ($34.6 million) and signing a two-year contract 'I'm here to spread joy. Let's win together,' Félix said in a video announcing his arrival, shared on Al Nassr's social media channels. He is the latest star player from Europe to move to Saudi Arabia as part of the kingdom's bid to become a major force in soccer. But his transfer from Club World Cup winner Chelsea is the latest in a long line of moves for a player who holds the record for the fourth most expensive signing in history, but has failed to live up to the expectations placed on him so early in his career. Still only 25, Félix has time to hit the heights he seemed destined for when joining Spanish giant Atletico Madrid from Benfica for $140 million in 2019. But his career has stalled since then with a series of loans to top teams including Chelsea, Barcelona and most recently AC Milan failing to see him establish himself among the very elite. According transfer date website Transfermarkt, Félix is behind only Neymar (222 million euros ($256 million)), Kylian Mbappe (180m euros ($208 million)) and Philippe Coutinho and Ousmane Dembele (both 135m euros ($155.8 million)) on the list of highest transfer fees in soccer. Al Nassr will hope Félix's arrival will see it win the title it has been waiting for since signing Ronaldo in a spectacular move late in 2022.
See - Sada Elbalad
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Al Nassr Sign Portugal's João Félix
Rana Atef Al-Nassr Club's management announced the signing of a contract with Portuguese star João Félix from English club Chelsea. In an official statement issued on Tuesday, Al-Nassr stated that the 25-year-old player has signed a contract extending until 2027 during a signing session in which the club was represented by sporting director Simão Coutinho. Félix was spotted on Monday evening alongside his compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo during Al-Nassr's training session held at their camp in Austria. João Félix had joined Chelsea during the 2024/25 summer transfer window from Spanish club Atlético Madrid, before being loaned out to AC Milan. The Portuguese international forward played 41 matches last season, scoring 10 goals and providing 3 assists. read more Japan Stun Spain 2-1 to Qualify for World Cup Last 16 World Cup 2022: Get to Know Confirmed Line-ups of Japan and Spain Group E Decider Saudi Arabia Bid Farewell to World Cup after 2-1 Loss to Mexico Tunisia Achieve Historic Win over France but Fail to Qualify Tunisia to Clash against France in World Cup Sports Get to Know Squad of Group D Teams in World Cup Sports Al Ahly Gift EGP 70,000 to Players After Claiming Egyptian Super Cup Title Sports Bencharki Hits First 2 Goals with Al Jazira Since Leaving Zamalek Sports Arsenal Possible Line-up for Nottingham Forest News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results Arts & Culture Lebanese Media: Fayrouz Collapses after Death of Ziad Rahbani
Saudi Gazette
29-07-2025
- Business
- Saudi Gazette
João Félix unveiled by Al Nassr as €50m move marks bold new chapter in Riyadh
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Al Nassr officially announced the signing of Portuguese international João Félix from Chelsea on Tuesday, confirming a deal that runs through 2027 and could reach a total value of €50 million with bonuses. In a short reveal video posted on the club's official X (formerly Twitter) account, Félix appears wearing the yellow kit and declares: 'I'm here to enjoy. Let's win together.' The message was echoed by the club's caption: 'Let's win together... João Félix is now a Nassrawi.' The Saudi Pro League side secured the 25-year-old in a deal worth €30 million upfront, with performance-related incentives potentially raising the total fee to €50 million, according to The Athletic.
Business Upturn
29-07-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Official: João Félix joins Al Nassr on a two year contract
João Félix has officially joined Al Nassr on a two-year contract until June 2027. By Ravi Kumar Jha Published on July 29, 2025, 18:30 IST João Félix has officially joined Al Nassr on a two-year contract until June 2027. Chelsea decided to sell him and also the player didn't want to return to the squad. Al Nassr had a negotiations with the club and the player was intrigued by the Saudi club's offer. Portuguese forward João Félix has officially signed for Al Nassr on a two-year contract running until June 2027. The Saudi Pro League side finalized the deal after successful negotiations with Chelsea, who decided to part ways with the 24-year-old. Félix, who spent the previous season on loan at Stamford Bridge, was not keen on returning to Chelsea's squad. The Blues were also open to selling the player as part of their summer squad overhaul. Al Nassr moved quickly to secure his signature, presenting an attractive project that intrigued Félix. The Portuguese international will now link up with stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mané as Al Nassr continue strengthening their squad to compete domestically and in Asia. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Ravi kumar jha is an undergraduate student in Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia and Mass Communication. A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication and he also has a genuine interest in sports. Ravi is currently working as a journalist at
The Guardian
04-07-2025
- Business
- The Guardian
Chelsea face doubts over registering signings with Uefa after £27m fine
Chelsea, Aston Villa and Barcelona have been fined by Uefa for breaking financial rules. Chelsea have been hit with a €31m (£27m) fine, with a potential further €60m looming over the next four years if they fail to comply with regulations again. They also face doubts over whether they will be able to register new signings in European competitions over the next two seasons. Villa have been fined a total of €11m with a further €15m suspended for the next three years. Barcelona have been fined €15m and are also at risk of further conditional penalties. Chelsea's punishment leaves them under pressure to make sales this summer before their return to the Champions League. Uefa's judgment included the detail that Chelsea would be forbidden from including new players in their squad for Europe next season and in 2026-27 unless they can show they have generated a cost saving with sale of players against acquisitions. Chelsea have bought Liam Delap for £30m and João Pedro in a deal worth up to £60m. They have agreed a deal to sign the Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens and will add Palmeiras's Estêvão Willian to their squad after the Club World Cup. Chelsea were already looking to make sales and are open to offers for Noni Madueke and Christopher Nkunku. A number of others, including João Félix and Raheem Sterling, have no future at the club. Sterling has two years left on a contract worth £325,000 a week. Chelsea and Villa breached Uefa's football earnings and squad-cost rules (SCR), the latter of which limits clubs operating in European competition to spending 80% of their revenue on player costs. Villa face being fined €5m for every year they breach financial rules. A new three-year cycle started in 2024-25. Villa are confident they can absorb the fine and strengthen Unai Emery's squad while agreeing to move in line with SCR. Villa and Uefa are understood to have agreed a 'glide path' to meet their targets. Villa, who are also confident of avoiding a possible points deduction from the Premier League after moving to sell their women's team to comply with financial rules, are adamant they do not need to sell key players. The future of Emiliano Martínez, however, is uncertain, and while Aston Villa are yet to receive a bid for the Argentina goalkeeper, they are braced for further interest in the 32-year-old, who is under contract until 2029., Chelsea, Manchester United and Atlético Madrid, are thought to hold an interest in the World Cup-winner. Reducing the wage bill is a priority for Villa. YesterdayOn Friday, the club confirmed they have terminated the contract of Philippe Coutinho, who has signed permanently for Vasco de Gama, his boyhood club. Villa want to trim the squad and offload fringe players, with Kaine Kesler-Hayden joining Coventry in a £3.5m deal and Emiliano Buendia, Louie Barry and Alex Moreno also poised to leave. Lyon (€12.5m), Besiktas (€900,000) Panathinaikos (€400,000) and Hajduk Split (€300,000) have also been sanctioned by Uefa.
