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Observer
2 days ago
- Sport
- Observer
Al Nassr sign Joao Felix from Chelsea
Portugal forward Joao Felix has joined Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr from Club World Cup winners Chelsea on a two-year contract, the two teams said on Tuesday. "Let's win together ... Joao Felix is a Nasraoui," Al Nassr wrote on X, along with a short video of the striker. "I'm here to have fun and win together," the 25-year old said. Neither club disclosed any financial details of the deal, but Sky Sports said the transfer could cost up to 43.7 million pounds ($58.17 million), consisting of an initial 26.2 million fee plus 17.5 million in potential add-ons. Felix moved from Benfica to Atletico Madrid in 2019 when he was only 19 and then joined Chelsea on loan for the 2022-2023 campaign before being loaned to Barcelona the following season. He made a permanent move to Chelsea in August 2024. After just six months, Chelsea loaned the forward to AC Milan before his latest transfer to Saudi Arabia. Felix will play alongside Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr, who are coached by compatriot Jorge Jesus. They face Al Ittihad in the Saudi Super Cup semifinals on August 19. — Reuters
India Today
2 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Joao Felix leaves Chelsea, joins Portugal teammate Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr
Joao Felix has completed a permanent move from Chelsea to Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr, signing a two-year contract in a deal that could be worth as much as 43.7 million (50 million). The agreement includes an initial fee of 26.2 million (30 million), with a further 17.5 million (20 million) in potential 25-year-old Portugal international, who once commanded a 113 million transfer fee from Benfica to Atletico Madrid in 2019, remains one of the most expensive signings in football history in terms of initial had been in talks over a possible return to Benfica earlier this summer, but Al-Nassr ultimately won the race for his signature. The Saudi club, who recently extended Cristiano Ronaldo's contract and appointed experienced compatriot Jorge Jesus as manager, are making an aggressive push for the league title. Chelsea's decision to part ways with Felix will help facilitate the club's pursuit of RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons, with further incoming transfers contingent on player exits. The Blues are looking to reshape their squad ahead of the new season, and this sale represents a significant recoup of funds."Finally, I'll play with Jesus "Joo Flix shares his first words as soon as he arrivesThis and more,From Episode 8 of # AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) July 29, 2025Felix initially joined Chelsea on loan in January 2023 from Atletico Madrid. Following that half-season spell, he returned to London permanently in August 2024 for a reported fee of 46.3 million. Last season, he made 20 appearances in all competitions, scoring seven goals, but struggled to secure a regular starting failing to fully establish himself during either spell at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea have managed to recoup nearly the full amount spent on the post-Benfica career has seen him turn out for some of Europe's biggest clubs - including Atltico Madrid, Barcelona, AC Milan, and Chelsea - but consistency has eluded him. Notably, he has never managed to score more than 10 goals in a single season since leaving 25, Felix heads to Saudi Arabia to join Ronaldo at Al-Nassr. The club confirmed the signing on social media platform X, writing: "Let's win together Joo Flix is a Nasraoui." In a brief video message, Flix added: "I'm here to have fun and win together."The move marks another high-profile addition to the growing roster of international stars in the Saudi Pro League, as Al-Nassr continue to build a squad capable of challenging domestically and across Asia.- Ends
Khaleej Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
Chelsea's Portugal forward Joao Felix joins Al Nassr
Portugal forward Joao Felix has joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr from Club World Cup winners Chelsea on a two-year contract, the two teams said on Tuesday. "Let's win together ... Joao Felix is a Nasraoui," Al-Nassr wrote on X, along with a short video of the striker. "I'm here to have fun and win together," the 25-year-old said. Neither club disclosed any financial details of the deal, but Sky Sports said the transfer could cost up to 43.7 million pounds ($58.17 million), consisting of an initial 26.2 million fee plus 17.5 million in potential add-ons. Felix moved from Benfica to Atletico Madrid in 2019 when he was only 19 and then joined Chelsea on loan for the 2022-2023 campaign before being loaned to Barcelona the following season. He made a permanent move to Chelsea in August 2024. After just six months, Chelsea loaned the forward to AC Milan before his latest transfer to Saudi Arabia. Felix will play alongside Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr, who are coached by compatriot Jorge Jesus. They face Al Ittihad in the Saudi Super Cup semifinals on August 19.
Al Etihad
2 days ago
- Business
- Al Etihad
Portugal forward Joao Felix joins Al-Nassr
29 July 2025 17:30 LONDON (Reuters)Portugal forward Joao Felix has joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr from Club World Cup winners Chelsea on a two-year contract, the two teams said on Tuesday."Let's win together ... Joao Felix is a Nasraoui," Al-Nassr wrote on X, along with a short video of the striker. "I'm here to have fun and win together," the 25-year-old club disclosed any financial details of the deal, but Sky Sports said the transfer could cost up to 43.7 million pounds ($58.17 million), consisting of an initial 26.2 million fee plus 17.5 million in potential moved from Benfica to Atletico Madrid in 2019 when he was only 19 and then joined Chelsea on loan for the 2022-2023 campaign before being loaned to Barcelona the following season. He made a permanent move to Chelsea in August just six months, Chelsea loaned the forward to AC Milan before his latest transfer to Saudi will play alongside Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr, who are coached by compatriot Jorge Jesus. They face Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Super Cup semi-finals on August 19.
Straits Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
Chelsea's Portugal forward Joao Felix joins Al-Nassr
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Carabao Cup - Round of 16 - Newcastle United v Chelsea - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - October 30, 2024 Chelsea's Joao Felix during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Scott Heppell/File Photo Portugal forward Joao Felix has joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr from Club World Cup winners Chelsea on a two-year contract, the two teams said on Tuesday. "Let's win together ... Joao Felix is a Nasraoui," Al-Nassr wrote on X, along with a short video of the striker. "I'm here to have fun and win together," the 25-year-old said. Neither club disclosed any financial details of the deal, but Sky Sports said the transfer could cost up to 43.7 million pounds ($58.17 million), consisting of an initial 26.2 million fee plus 17.5 million in potential add-ons. Felix moved from Benfica to Atletico Madrid in 2019 when he was only 19 and then joined Chelsea on loan for the 2022-2023 campaign before being loaned to Barcelona the following season. He made a permanent move to Chelsea in August 2024. After just six months, Chelsea loaned the forward to AC Milan before his latest transfer to Saudi Arabia. Felix will play alongside Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr, who are coached by compatriot Jorge Jesus. They face Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Super Cup semi-finals on August 19. REUTERS
