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Al Nassr are reportedly close to sealing a £44m deal for Chelsea forward Joao Felix, overtaking Benfica in the race. The Portuguese star could join Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia as early as this week. Felix previously impressed during his loan spell at Chelsea before making a permanent move. Meanwhile, Chelsea are eyeing RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons as a potential replacement.

Key Points: Al Nassr Near £44m Deal for Chelsea's Joao Felix

  • Al Nassr in advanced talks for Felix's £44m transfer
  • Deal could finalize within 24-48 hours
  • Felix previously linked with Benfica return
  • Move may pave way for Chelsea to sign Xavi Simons
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Al Nassr close to agreeing a deal for Chelsea forward Joao Felix: Report

Saudi giants Al Nassr close to signing Joao Felix from Chelsea in a £44m deal as Benfica misses out.

"Al-Nassr have now made their move for Felix as they go all out to try and win the Saudi Pro League. – Sky Sports"

New Delhi, July 27

Al-Nassr are close to agreeing to a deal to sign Chelsea forward Joao Felix. The Portuguese is expected to join the Saudi club with a 44 million pound deal, according to a report.

It is reported that Saudi Pro League giants are in touch with Felix's representatives and could reach an agreement in the next 24 to 48 hours. Felix's former club Benfica were previously in talks to re-sign the 25-year-old forward, but Al-Nassr have now made their move for Felix as they go all out to try and win the Saudi Pro League, according to a Sky Sports report.

Should Felix depart, that would open the door for Chelsea to move for RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons. If a move is completed on time, Felix could join Ronaldo and the rest of the Al-Nassr squad for a friendly against Toulouse on Wednesday at the Untersberg-Arena in Grodig.

The Portuguese star first joined Chelsea on loan during the winter transfer window of the 2022/23 season. During his time with the club, he made an impact by scoring four goals in 20 appearances which saw him return to the club. Chelsea then signed the Portugal international on a permanent deal from Atletico Madrid in a contract worth 46.3 million pounds, returning to Stamford Bridge after a promising loan stint.

Felix began his professional journey at Benfica, where his impressive performances caught the eye of Atletico Madrid. In the summer of 2019, he made a high-profile move to Atletico Madrid, setting a record transfer fee for both clubs involved. His tenure at Atletico has been marked by notable successes, including winning the La Liga title. On the international stage, Felix has earned 45 caps for Portugal since his debut in 2019.

Meanwhile, Chelsea are in advanced talks with Ajax over a deal for centre-back Jorrel Hato and have also held discussions over the signing of Leipzig's Simons.

- IANS

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Priya S
Felix was quite inconsistent at Chelsea. Maybe the Saudi league will suit his style better. But honestly, at 44 million pounds, this seems like an overpay! 🤔
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Arjun K
As a Chelsea fan from Mumbai, I'm not too sad about this. Felix showed flashes of brilliance but never consistently. Hope we can reinvest this money wisely in young talents like Xavi Simons!
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Sarah B
Interesting move! I wonder how Felix will adapt to playing alongside Ronaldo. The Saudi league is becoming quite the retirement home for European stars 😅
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Vikram M
At 25, Felix should be playing at the highest level in Europe. Going to Saudi at this age shows how money is changing football priorities. Sad for the sport.
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Kavya N
As someone who follows La Liga, I remember Felix's amazing start at Atletico. Maybe the pressure was too much at big clubs. Saudi could be a fresh start for him 🤞
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Michael C
The Saudi league is making all the right moves. Soon they'll have a better league than MLS. Indian football administrators should take notes!

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