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João Félix Says Chelsea Exit Was Right Move as Al‑Nassr Lead Title Race

Regular minutes in his preferred role at Al‑Nassr have revived his form.

Overview

  • Félix, who said Tuesday he “did what I needed to do,” explained he left Chelsea to play more and strengthen his case for Portugal’s World Cup squad.
  • Al‑Nassr sit first in the Saudi Pro League by a narrow margin over Al‑Hilal with eight matches left in the season.
  • Reports put his output at 15 goals and 12 assists in 26 league games, and 21 goals in 37 across all competitions this season.
  • He credits a return to central attacking midfield under Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus and a smooth link with Cristiano Ronaldo for restoring confidence.
  • His second Chelsea spell brought limited starts and 11 goals in 40 games, and he completed a reported €50m move to Al‑Nassr in July 2025 after a loan at AC Milan.