Joao Felix transfer fee details as Chelsea exit confirmed

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·29 Juli 2025

Joao Felix transfer fee details as Chelsea exit confirmed

Joao Felix has departed Chelsea Football Club on a permanent basis after completing his transfer to Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr.

The Portugal international leaves Stamford Bridge just one year after joining from Atletico Madrid for a £42 million fixed fee, plus £4.3m in add-ons.

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Felix made 20 appearances in all competitions for Chelsea last season, scoring seven goals before being sent out on loan to AC Milan for the second half of the campaign.

The 25-year-old will link up with countrymen Cristiano Ronaldo and Jorge Jesus, the former Benfica and Sporting CP boss who has been appointed as Al-Nassr’s new head coach.

In his first words since completing the deal, Felix said: “I’m here to spread joy. Let’s win together.”

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Joao Felix transfer fee details as Chelsea exit confirmed

Chelsea could receive up to £43.7m (€50m) for Felix, although a large proportion of the transfer fee is wrapped up in bonuses.

Al-Nassr will pay an initial £26.2m (€30m) fee and £17.5m (€20m) in potential add-ons. If those are met, then the west London outfit will make a small profit on what has been a disappointing signing.

It also means that Chelsea have raised £135.7m from sales this summer, with their net spend for the transfer window being £82.3m.

With Felix gone, the club are now expected to move forward with their pursuit of RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons. The attacking midfielder is likely to cost around £61m, with Carney Chukwuemeka potentially going in the other direction.

Christopher Nkunku, Raheem Sterling, Ben Chilwell, Renato Veiga, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Axel Disasi could also leave the club this summer.