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Joao Félix has expressed his intention to leave Al-Nassr at the end of the current season or after the 2026-2027 campaign to return to European football. This is news that should not surprise anyone.
In statements given to Diario AS on September 28, 2026, the Portuguese international confirmed his plan to compete again in the Champions League, with FC Barcelona being his preferred option after his loan spell in Barcelona.
Joao Félix's Situation at Al-Nassr and FC Barcelona's Priority
✨🇵🇹 João Félix: “I am very happy at Al-Nassr. This will be my second year. At the end of the season I will be 27. I have it in mind to return to Europe, though perhaps not immediately”, told @diarioas.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 28, 2026
“I don’t know if it will be at the end of this season or the end of the next… pic.twitter.com/eCicknJHsZ
The 26-year-old Portuguese forward joined Al-Nassr in July 2025 from Chelsea for €30 million, signing a contract valid until June 2027. According to Transfermarkt metrics, his market value is €28.00 million, having earned 58 caps and scored 13 goals with the Portuguese national team.
In the interview with Diario AS, the striker emphasized that playing for FC Barcelona was a personal and family goal, distinguishing between stability in a permanent transfer and the temporary loan arrangement. Despite not winning official titles during his time in Barcelona, the player still considers a move to Barcelona as his top preference.
European Competition Among Manchester United, Manchester City, and Inter Milan
The player's announcement has garnered interest from various European clubs. Manchester United considered a deal around €60 million for his transfer in March 2026, while Manchester City and Inter Milan are gathering technical information about his contract in Riyadh.
The Saudi club's board does not plan an early departure in the January window but will assess formal offers from Europe at the end of the season based on the amortization of the player's transfer fee. Joao Félix's representatives will hold initial meetings with Al-Nassr executives by late May 2027.
If Al-Nassr agrees to sell the Portuguese midfielder, Joao Félix could return to Europe in the upcoming transfer windows.
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