Joao Félix's Plan B in case he doesn't sign for Barcelona

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Joao Félix, Portuguese forward 26 years old, could leave Al-Nassr for a European club next summer if he does not renew his contract, with the transfer market of Barcelona as his first choice according to his environment, and Juventus as an alternative to return to Serie A. His contract with the Saudi team ends on June 30, 2027.

Joao Félix keeps Barcelona as his primary option

Joao Félix's situation has evolved in recent days. According to information published by Sport, Jorge Mendes has already informed Barcelona of the player's desire to return to the club next summer, when he may become a free agent if he does not extend his contract with Al-Nassr.

The issue for Barcelona lies in the current composition of their attack. The club considers that area of the squad covered, so Félix's possible arrival would depend on the sports planning for the upcoming summer and the available space among the forwards.

Félix already played for Barcelona during the 2023/24 season, on loan from Atlético de Madrid. He played 44 matches, scored 10 goals, and provided 6 assists, but the Catalan club did not make his move permanent.

The player has recently admitted his desire to return to European football to compete in the Champions League. In his current phase in Saudi Arabia, he has accumulated 22 goals and 15 assists in 39 matches with Al-Nassr since joining in 2025.

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Juventus is seen as the most likely destination, with Manchester United and Barcelona also linked.

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Juventus emerges as an alternative for Joao Félix

Juventus now appears as one of the concrete options for Joao Félix. Ekrem Konur places the Italian club as the most likely destination if a return to Barcelona does not materialize, while Manchester United is also among the clubs associated with his situation.

The appeal for Juventus would be the opportunity to sign the Portuguese without paying a transfer fee. His contract with Al-Nassr expires in June 2027, and several reports suggest he could leave for free if no renewal occurs.

The main economic constraint is the salary. Capology estimates a gross fixed salary of €17.5 million per year for the 2026/27 season. However, the platform itself warns that these salary figures are estimates and not official data.

Sportswise, Joao Félix enters this scenario after a 2025/26 season with 20 goals and 13 assists in 33 Saudi Pro League matches. At the start of the 2026/27 campaign, he has 2 goals and 2 assists in six league games, statistics that support his candidacy to return to Europe.

The next significant date is January 1, 2027: if he does not renew with Al-Nassr, Félix will be able to negotiate with foreign clubs for his departure at the end of the season. In this scenario, Barcelona and Juventus stand as two different paths to define his future, with salary being a crucial factor in any agreement.

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