Al-Nassr have reached an settlement with Chelsea to signal Portuguese ahead João Félix in a deal value roughly £44 million. Softfootball Understands that the 25-year-old is predicted to bear a medical quickly, with paperwork already in progress.
The switch payment contains an preliminary €30 million plus add-ons and a big sell-on clause to satisfy Chelsea’s complete €50 million valuation, in line with journalist Fabrizio Romano through his official X account.
He tweeted:
“Al Nassr agree deal to signal João Félix from Chelsea, right here we go! Participant licensed to fly for medical and be part of Al Nassr, preliminary switch payment value €30m plus add-ons and heavy sell-on clause to satisfy Chelsea €50m valuation in future. Paperwork being ready.”
Felix, who rejoined Chelsea completely from Atlético Madrid final summer season after a brief mortgage stint in 2023, by no means fairly discovered constant type at Stamford Bridge. He was later loaned to AC Milan in February, the place he managed three objectives in 19 appearances. Chelsea obtained round £5 million for that deal.
Benfica, Felix’s boyhood membership, had been in talks to re-sign him, however Al-Nassr moved decisively to safe the attacker as a part of their Saudi Professional League ambitions. The membership has additionally prolonged Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract and employed veteran coach Jorge Jesus of their push for home and continental glory.
Chelsea, on their half, are utilizing the funds from Felix’s sale to speed up talks with RB Leipzig over Dutch midfielder Xavi Simons. They’ve additionally stepped up curiosity in Ajax defender Jorrel Hato. Whereas Chelsea are ready to supply £44 million for Hato, Ajax are reportedly holding out for nearer to £52 million. Hato, contracted till 2028, has made it clear he desires a transfer.
The Blues are present process one other main squad reshuffle this summer season. Alongside Felix, a number of loanees like Raheem Sterling, Ben Chilwell, and Axel Disasi might be offloaded. RB Leipzig are additionally pursuing midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka, whereas Fulham are eyeing former Leicester star Kiernan Dewsbury-Corridor.
Nevertheless, Chelsea’s summer season signings stay depending on participant exits, and the membership will likely be seeking to finalise the deal shortly with the intention to transfer forward with their different switch dealings.
