João Félix’s Saudi Shift: A New Chapter of Fame and Fortune Begins!!
In known fashion, the Saudi Pro League has become synonymous with money, and Félix’s latest move to Al Nassr only reinforces that narrative.
Everyone’s curious, will João Félix’s salary in the Saudi Pro League be double, triple, or even quadruple of what he earned in Europe?
[What’s Happening] The Story Behind João Félix’s Transfer
Al Nassr once again broke the record, agreeing on a £43.7m (€50m) deal with an initial £26.2m (€30m) fee, and £17.5m (€20m) in potential add-ons to sign Chelsea forward Joao Felix.
Once hailed as a generational talent, his career saw a noticeable decline since his blockbuster €126m (£110m/$147m) transfer to Atlético Madrid in 2019. He struggled for consistency and bloom at Atlético, Chelsea, Barcelona, or even AC Milan.
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A return to his boyhood club, Benfica, seemed like a perfect restart for his gloomy career. Also, the twenty-five-year-old had publicly expressed interest in going back, and Benfica were keen to re-sign him too. But the story had other plans; Benfica could not match Chelsea’s asking price.
In the end, it was Al Nassr’s financial clout that tipped the scales.
With the official announcement of Félix joining Al Nassr, he reunites with fellow Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo at the club, with Ronaldo reportedly playing a personal role in convincing him to move.
The transfer of João Félix to Al-Nassr may look like another high-profile Saudi deal, but the story holds many more secrets.
Foot Mercato reports, the man behind Felix’s move to Saudi Arabia wasn’t an agent or a club executive; it was Cristiano Ronaldo.
Fabrizio Romano:
Benfica was close to officially completing João Félix’s transfer, but a phone call from Cristiano Ronaldo altered the situation entirely.
Ronaldo’s call, combined with Al Nassr’s financial proposal and the project they presented, completely shifted the course… pic.twitter.com/fQOtXZh1HI
— Al Nassr Zone (@TheNassrZone) July 28, 2025
Yes, it was claimed that the Portuguese icon used his influence to persuade the former Chelsea forward.
Reportedly, CR7 convinced Félix that playing together for an entire season would anchor their strengthened on-field chemistry and give them an edge ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
João Félix’s Saudi Salary Compared to His European Earnings
Undoubtedly, João Félix would make a big chunk of money from the Saudi Pro League. Besides, he is already estimated to join the ranks of the top five highest-paid players in the SPL, just behind Cristiano Ronaldo, Riyad Mahrez, Karim Benzema, and Sadio Mané.
While the digit of his pay is not officially confirmed, reports suggest Félix will earn approximately €70 million over a two-year deal with Al Nassr, averaging €35 million per season, 4 times higher than his Chelsea salary.
Amit Mishra’s Take
As a football fan, I truly find this deal fascinating. Like wow, a life-changing deal for João Félix, who is lately facing a downfall in his career. Al Nassr not only gives him financial security but also a platform to rebuild his stats and, more significantly, come together with CR7. What could be more exciting than this?
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