Joao Felix has left Chelsea in a deal with Al Nassr officially and he wasn’t allowed to leave silently. As the Blues confirmed his exit on Instagram today, the Portuguese star shared six words that have tugged instantly on Blues fans’ hearts.
Joao Felix’s final words light up Instagram
Chelsea’s Instagram farewell read: “Joao Felix has departed Chelsea and signed a permanent deal with Al Nassr. We thank João for his efforts across his two spells and wish him well for the future.”
Felix didn’t miss a beat. He added: “Once a Blue, always a Blue” — short, sharp and sentimental. The post went down a storm with fans as thousands lauded the action despite his rollercoaster time at Stamford Bridge.
The 25-year-old forward initially joined on loan from Atletico Madrid in January 2023. A second loan in 2024 came after a short Milan pit stop, but he never nailed down a long-term place. But fans will remember his flair, personality and now — his classy exit.
Redditors took to their pages to declare it “pure respect,” and “a rare touch of grace” in an age of cold, emotionless exits for players. Félix was no legend, but he definitely left a note to remember him by.
Al Nassr deal sealed despite late twists
Felix completes the switch in a permanent transfer potentially worth up to €43.7 million, including performance-related bonuses and fees. He has signed a two-year contract, joining the likes of Sadio Mané and Marcelo Brozović in Saudi Arabia.
The agreement nearly collapsed last week after clause negotiations broke down, while Benfica attempted to hijack the transfer. Chelsea pushed things out for favorable terms, and eventually, direct talks with Luis Castro and Ronaldo made Felix choose to take the Saudi project.
As featured on Chelseanews.comFrom Chelsea blue to Saudi gold, Felix walked away with style, unfinished business, and a final message fans won’t forget anytime soon.
