tHis world of football is constantly evolving, and one name that has been making waves in the transfer market in recent years is the name of talented Portuguese striker Joao Felix. After playing for five teams in just three years, he was able to take part in the ambitious project of Al Nasr in Saudi Arabia. This is the club that has had Cristiano Ronaldo in that rank since 2023.
At 25, the Portuguese is at a critical moment in his career. For several years with multiple performances at top European clubs, strikers have been looking for stability and excellence. In Saudi Arabia, Al Nasr is trying to capitalize on his potential and add a younger player along with star Cristiano Ronaldo.
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The potential for a meeting between Joo Felix and Cristiano Ronaldo on Al-Nassr is creating great excitement. Cristiano, 40 years old, is a football legend and leader on and off the pitch, known for his work ethic and ambition. For Joo Felix, sharing a dressing room with Cristiano may be key to relying on his career. The experience and leadership of the 5th round of Ballon d’Or will help you find stability and confidence in the aspects of European stints that are lacking.
Both represent different stages of Portuguese football. Cristiano is the global reference, and Felix is the young talent with potential for development. Their collaboration on Al-Nassr could be a boost that not only strengthens the team, but also a boost that Joao has to shine.
During his European clubs, the striker failed to establish himself as an indisputable footballer. At Atletico Madrid, he scored 34 goals in 131 matches, earning numbers that did not convince the club or fans. During his time in London, loans and transfers, he scored 11 goals in 40 games. At Barca, the striker scored 10 goals in 44 games and three goals in 21 games for AC Milan.
Nevertheless, the money he transferred is out of reach of very few. He was signed by Atletico Madrid in July 2019 by Benfica, with figures of nearly 126 million euros. In August 2024, Chelsea agreed to Atletico and signed him for a total of 52 million euros, including the variables. Furthermore, Joao’s move to Al-Nassr could be closed for 50 million euros, according to Sky Sports.
Felix has been loaned to clubs such as Barcelona (2023-24) and AC Milan (6-month loan in 2025), with the latter dealing for around 5 million euros and no option to buy it. The move totalling over 200 million euros is the number that places him among the most money-mobilizing players on the market despite the fact that his performance is not meeting expectations.
Al-Nassr, new opportunities
Although the signature of Joo Felix by Al-Nassr has not yet been closed, the possibility of reuniting with Cristiano Ronaldo and forming part of an ambitious project in Saudi Arabia adds a new chapter to a career characterized by high expectations and descent. The Portuguese is looking for stability and new driving forces to prove his true level after a journey involved in relocation and loans of over 200 million euros.
