João Félix from Chelsea to Al Nassr. The Saudi Pro League outfit have struck a deal for the Portuguese forward to join them, and the player is now cleared to fly and undergo his medical, to finalise the switch.
The total package? €30m up front with the potential to rise through add-ons and a hefty sell-on clause inserted to try to meet Chelsea’s original €50m valuation. Al Nassr quickly rubber-stamped the deal after receiving green lights from all parties, and they’ve already begun preparing the paperwork.
Inside the Deal: Figures, Fallout & João Félix’s Fit
Chelsea will get €30m up front, but smartly included a significant sell-on clause, meaning they’re getting a cut of any potential profit if Al Nassr turn around and sells Félix again for a profit. The deal also features bonus-related add-ons that could take the final fee closer to €50m.
Discussions gathered pace after Benfica — who wanted a reunion — fell short of matching Chelsea’s financial demands. Consequently, with the Blues hoping to get rid of Félix on a permanent basis, they quickly accepted Al Nassr’s cash-only, no-hassle offer.
Félix will be joining forces with Cristiano Ronaldo, his compatriot and global superstar, as well as coach Jorge Jesus to make it a Portugal power trio in Riyadh. He is to have a medical in Austria with Al Nassr, who are training at their pre-season camp. Sources say he’s eager to turn the page after up-and-down loan spells in Spain and England.
What It Means for Chelsea
Félix’s departure also offers Chelsea clarity at a time when it was much needed — and, in turn, leaves the club with some valuable financial flexibility to execute its summer plans. Clearing his bulky salary would be a plus, with the money speeding up their chase for top names on the list, like RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons.
Chelsea had little long-term plan for Félix following his lackluster spell at Barcelona, and Al Nassr made their offer at just the right time — imaginative, immediate, and suited to all parties.
Done deal and confirmed: João Félix to Al Nassr, here we go!
