Cristiano Ronaldo to Welcome Chelsea Forward at Al-Nassr After £43.7m Deal

Chelsea forward Joao Felix is on the verge of becoming the latest high-profile addition to the Saudi Pro League.

According to BBC Sport, Chelsea have agreed to a deal worth up to £43.7 million for the 25-year-old sensation who went to Stamford Bridge on loan in 2023 before officially signing with the club in 2024.

The Portugal international has been granted permission to travel to Riyadh for a medical, with the transfer set to be completed in the coming days.

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At Al-Nassr, Joao Felix is set to reunite with compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo, adding more firepower to the Saudi club’s ambitions both domestically and in continental competition.

The presence of Cristiano Ronaldo might have been a key draw for Joao Felix, who reportedly turned down interest from former club Benfica to join the Middle East side.

His arrival marks another statement of intent from the Riyadh-based club as they continue to attract top-tier European talent.

Chelsea, meanwhile, recoup the full £45 million they initially paid Atletico Madrid last summer for Joao Felix, having already loaned him to AC Milan in January for a £5 million fee.

The deal is part of a broader squad overhaul at Stamford Bridge, with the club balancing heavy spending and compliance with UEFA financial regulations.

The Blues have already offloaded goalkeepers Djordje Petrovic and Kepa Arrizabalaga, along with winger Noni Madueke, raising approximately £130 million in total sales.

More departures are expected, with Raheem Sterling, Ben Chilwell, Renato Veiga, and Armando Broja all on the market.

Despite spending over £212 million this window on players such as Liam Delap, Jamie Gittens, and Joao Pedro, Chelsea remain under UEFA pressure to achieve a positive transfer balance by the end of the window. Failure to do so could impact their ability to register new players for Champions League competition.