Al-Nassr has opened contract negotiations with Joao Felix, presenting the 26-year-old forward with a lucrative proposal for a contract extension until 2029, according to a report by Eurofotbal.
The Saudi Pro League club aims to secure his future before January as talks with agent Jorge Mendes are underway, though both sides are still discussing terms and no official signature has taken place yet.
The Riyadh-based club expressed immense satisfaction with the 27-year-old Portuguese international, whose current contract is valid only until the end of the active season, prompting the management to address the situation with the player potentially having wandering intentions.
The proposed deal would increase Felix’s annual salary from €10M to €12.5M. According to information from the Saudi daily Ukáz, the club considers his statistics and partnership with captain Cristiano Ronaldo to be a cornerstone for future success.
The club hopes to secure his future as the player’s statistics and understanding with captain Cristiano Ronaldo are regarded as the fundamental building block for further planned successes in the upcoming years.
🚨 Joao Felix's hopes of returning to Barcelona face a setback as Al-Nassr have offered him a 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧 until 2029. The Saudi club are proposing a salary of €12.5M per year, an increase of €2.5M on his current earnings. Talks with agent Jorge Mendes are… pic.twitter.com/bFj1SdRmaY
Felix moved to Saudi Arabia in July 2025 from Chelsea, having previously played for Benfica, Atlético Madrid, Barcelona, and AC Milan. In his first season, alongside Ronaldo, he helped the team win the league title and was named the best player of the Saudi Pro League after recording 20 goals and 13 assists.
In the ongoing campaign, he has contributed 3 goals and 7 assists in 10 league matches. The native of Viseu has found stability in Asia, delivering consistent performances that led the management to want to insure him for another two seasons.
“Jsem v Al-Nassru velmi šťastný.” “Tohle bude můj druhý rok.” “Na konci sezony mi bude 27.” “Mám v plánu vrátit se do Evropy, i když možná ne okamžitě,” said Joao Felix.
Reflecting on his career, the forward also touched upon his 2023–24 loan spell at Fotbalportal, where he scored 10 goals in 44 matches.
“Mám velmi dobré, krásné vzpomínky. Nakonec jsme nic nevyhráli, ale už jen možnost hrát za Barcelonu mě dělala velmi šťastným. Byl jsem velmi šťastný, že jsem mohl nosit dres Barcelony. Byl to můj dětský sen, stejně jako sen mého otce a bratra. Byla to pro mě čest,” said Joao Felix.
