Softfootball can affirm João Félix has formally accomplished a switch from Chelsea to Al Nassr, signing a two-year deal that runs till 2027. The previous Chelsea participant has stated that he joined the membership to unfold pleasure.
The Portuguese ahead was unveiled alongside Al Nassr’s new sporting director, Simão Coutinho, himself a former Portugal worldwide. “I’m right here to unfold pleasure! Let’s win collectively,” João stated on the membership’s coaching base in Riyadh.
Softfootball understands that Chelsea will obtain an preliminary €30 million for the 24-year-old, with performance-based add-ons included within the last settlement. A sell-on clause has additionally been inserted. This was after he was seen at Al Nassr’ preseason camp two days in the past, as captured by Softfootball.
In line with Fabrizio Romano, Felix’s cope with the Saudi membership was confirmed regardless of information ranging about returning to Benfica.
He wrote on X:
Official, confirmed. João Félix joins Al Nassr on €30m preliminary deal plus add-ons and sell-on clause as much as €50m. Two 12 months deal for Félix, right here with director Simão Coutinho. “I’m right here to unfold pleasure. Let’s win collectively”.
Félix spent final season on mortgage at Barcelona, however the Catalans opted to not prolong the deal or pursue a everlasting signing. That left Chelsea in search of a brand new answer, having determined to not combine him into Enzo Maresca’s plans.
Al Nassr had lengthy admired the previous Atlético Madrid participant and stepped up negotiations in latest weeks after clearing wage area. He now turns into the membership’s newest main addition, becoming a member of Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mané, and Marcelo Brozović.
The Saudi Professional League aspect is hoping to push nearer to Al Hilal this season after ending second final time period.
Félix joined Chelsea on a short-term mortgage in January 2023 however struggled to make a constant affect, scoring 4 targets in 20 appearances beneath Graham Potter and Frank Lampard.
Softfootball had earlier written that Al Nassr was making ready a proper bid after João’s camp gave the inexperienced gentle to the transfer earlier this month.
The previous Benfica participant will be part of up with fellow compatriots Cristiano Ronaldo and Otavio in Austria for the membership’s pre-season.
