The announcement of the transfer of João Félix to Al-Nassr surprised many observers. After a mixed loan in Chelsea, the 25 -year -old Portuguese international was expected in a more stable European project, far from the projectors of Saudi Pro League. However, the player made a radical choice: to join the Cristiano Ronaldo club. And behind this unexpected signature hides a decisive discussion, far from simple financial considerations.
According to Foot transfer windowit is Cristiano Ronaldo himself who influenced the decision of his compatriot. To convince João Félix, the fivefold Ballon d'Or used a simple but strategic argument: the national selection. By sharing the same jersey each week, the two men will have the opportunity to refine their agreement before the major deadline of 2026. A crucial point in a context of strong competition within the Portuguese attack, and which could weigh heavy in the choices of Roberto Martinez.
A transfer as political as it is sporty
Cristiano Ronaldo would have explained to Félix that playing 40 to 50 games together before the World Cup could make a difference in order to keep their place in the Lusitanian group. João Félix, aware of his latest sawfall seasons, perceived this opportunity as a lever to relaunch his international career. He would have accepted a two -year contract with an annual salary of 10 million euros.
At 25, Félix has not yet lost hope of finding the heights. Its express passage in AC Milan on loan was not enough to relaunch it, and its future at Atlético Madrid was definitively compromised. Al-Nassr offers him a form of stability, but above all an important role with Ronaldo. Enough to become a strong man from Portugal, in a club as in the selection.
The Saudi project continues to attract thanks to Ronaldo
The transfer is estimated at 35 million euros. If the sum seems reasonable for a player of this standing, it is above all the impact of Ronaldo who continues to be blatant. By sticking to the Ambassador of the Saudi Pro League, the captain of the Seleção continues his influence, now decisive even in the career choices of his compatriots. João Félix knows that he plays big. But he also knows that he is not alone.
