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Al Nassr Seal Joao Felix Transfer Deal with Chelsea
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Joao Felix is closing in on a transfer to Al Nassr after the Saudi Pro League club reached an agreement with Chelsea. The forward has been cleared to fly for medicals as final paperwork is completed.
Al Nassr will pay an initial €30m to Chelsea, with the fee structured to include several add-ons. These add-ons could raise the total value to meet Chelsea’s internal €50m valuation. A heavy sell-on clause has also been inserted, giving the Premier League club a future stake if Felix moves again.
Sources close to the talks confirm that the agreement was finalized on Monday night, with the deal expected to be wrapped up before the weekend. Al Nassr moved quickly after resuming direct contact with Chelsea last week, following stalled discussions earlier this summer.
The player has already given his approval to the move. Felix is expected to arrive in Riyadh within 48 hours, pending medical clearance. He will join a squad featuring Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mané, adding further quality to an already high-profile attack.
Chelsea have been open to selling Felix permanently following his underwhelming loan spell from Atlético Madrid. The Blues were keen to raise funds this window and offload surplus attackers from the squad. Al Nassr’s proposal was seen as the most viable route, combining guaranteed funds with future profit potential.
The Portuguese international has struggled to find consistency since his record-breaking move to Atlético in 2019. After a mixed time in Spain, he joined Chelsea in early 2023 but failed to establish himself at Stamford Bridge. A full-time move away from Europe signals a fresh start.
Al Nassr, backed by significant financial power, see Felix as a key long-term signing. His versatility across the forward line is expected to complement their tactical plans for the new season. The Saudi club is still active in the market and wants to finalise this transfer swiftly to focus on other targets.
With this deal, Chelsea continue their efforts to reshape their squad under the current project. While the upfront figure may appear modest, the performance-related clauses and sell-on conditions could provide greater returns depending on Felix’s form and future transfers.
Felix, 25, is entering a new phase of his career and Al Nassr are confident they can revive his potential. The Saudi side believe the environment will suit him both on and off the pitch.
Final documents are expected to be signed this week, with an official announcement set to follow shortly after the player passes his medical. This move is likely to be one of the standout transfers of the summer in the Saudi Pro League.
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