Portugal international Joao Felix has officially completed a shock move to Al Nassr, marking a new chapter in his rollercoaster career — and he’s doing it in style, now ranking as the 4th highest-paid player in the Saudi Pro League.

According to Correio da Manhã, Felix will now earn a staggering €17.5 million annually, a massive upgrade from the €8 million per year he earned at Chelsea.

The former Atlético Madrid and Chelsea forward will now link up with fellow Portuguese icon Cristiano Ronaldo, as Al Nassr continues to build a star-studded squad in Riyadh.

📉 From Europe’s Crown Jewel to the Gulf’s Golden Deal

Once touted as the future of Portuguese football after a record-breaking €126 million move to Atletico Madrid in 2019, Joao Felix’s European journey never quite took off.

⚽ Chelsea & Barcelona stints brought flashes of brilliance, but no long-term success.
👎 Loan spell at AC Milan earlier this year ended with disappointment, as the Serie A giants declined to make the deal permanent.
🏠 Reports of a romantic return to Benfica fell apart due to Chelsea’s high asking price and his wage demands.

Instead, Al Nassr swooped in, offering not just game time but a major pay rise and a chance to rebuild his reputation alongside football legends.

💶 Top Earners in the Saudi Pro League

With this move, Felix now sits just behind the league’s top earners:

Cristiano Ronaldo
Riyad Mahrez
Karim Benzema
Joao Felix
Sadio Mane

💬 Opinion — Redemption or Retreat?

Joao Felix’s talent has never been in doubt — but consistency, maturity, and managerial trust have all eluded him in Europe. While critics might view this Saudi switch as a "career exit ramp", there’s another side to the story.

This could be Felix’s reset button — a league where he’ll play regularly, earn handsomely, and finally be one of the central figures rather than a misfit.

But let’s be real: €17.5M per year to rebuild your career in one of the world’s fastest-growing leagues? That’s no step back — it’s a power move.

🎯 All eyes now turn to Riyadh, where Joao Felix has a new stage, a new paycheck, and one last shot to live up to the hype.

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