Saudi club ready to sign Joao Felix from Chelsea

Joao Felix is set to be the next player to leave Chelsea this summer transfer window after Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr showed interest to sign him.

According to Sky Sports, Al Nassr are ready to pay £43.7m (€50m) to sign the Blues forward this summer.

The deal will include an initial £26.2m (€30m) fee and £17.5m (€20m) in potential add-ons.

Recall that Felix’s had been linked linked with a return to his former club Benfica, who were previously in talks to sign him again.

However, going by Al-Nassr’s offer, the Blues would be willing to agree to a deal with the Saudi club than let Felix to be re-signed by Benfica.

Al Nassr made a move for Felix as they prepare to win the Saudi Pro League title.

Aside from extending Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract, the Saudi club have also appointed Portugal international Jorge Jesus as their new manager.

Recall that Felix joined the Blues last summer in a deal that cost them around £45 million.

The forward, however, struggled to impress at Stamford Bridge before he was sent out on loan to Italian Serie A side AC Milan.

Felix’s transfer will ensure that Chelsea are able to complete to their deal for RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons.