Portuguese forward Joao Felix has sealed a high-profile switch to Al Nassr from Chelsea, with the transfer potentially rising to £43.7 million (€50m).
The deal includes an initial payment of £26.2 million (€30m), while performance-related add-ons could add another £17.5 million (€20m) to the final fee. The Saudi Pro League giants beat Benfica, Felix’s former club, to secure the 25-year-old’s signature.
Al Nassr, who are going all out in their bid to dominate the domestic league, recently extended Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract and appointed Jorge Jesus, an experienced Portuguese tactician, as head coach. Felix’s addition further strengthens their ambition.
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Chelsea, who signed Felix permanently from Atletico Madrid last summer for £45 million, have now recouped most of that investment. The player also spent six months on loan at AC Milan earlier this year in a £5 million deal.
Following their Club World Cup triumph this month, the Blues have ramped up their summer clear-out. They have already offloaded goalkeepers Djordje Petrovic and Kepa Arrizabalaga, along with winger Noni Madueke, raising about £130 million in total sales so far.
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The West London club is not done yet, as Raheem Sterling, Ben Chilwell, Renato Veiga, and Armando Broja are all reportedly up for sale.
Meanwhile, Chelsea have already spent £212 million in the current window on signings including striker Liam Delap, winger Jamie Gittens, and forward Joao Pedro. The Blues also remain interested in Dutch midfielder Xavi Simons and young defender Jorrel Hato as part of their ongoing squad rebuild.
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