Cristiano Ronaldo gets his help! Joao Felix on verge of ending Chelsea nightmare as Al-Nassr hijack Benfica homecoming

Al-Nassr are on the verge of hijacking Benfica's move for Joao Felix as they are in advanced talks to sign the Portuguese forward from Chelsea. The Saudi Pro League giants are in touch with Felix's representatives and could reach an agreement in the next 24 to 48 hours. Cristiano Ronaldo, who had urged Al-Nassr to sign a quality forward, will finally get his help.

  • Felix set to play alongside Ronaldo
  • Al-Nassr on verge of hijacking move
  • In advanced talks with

Cristiano Ronaldo gets his help! Joao Felix on verge of ending Chelsea nightmare as Al-Nassr hijack Benfica homecomingCristiano Ronaldo gets his help! Joao Felix on verge of ending Chelsea nightmare as Al-Nassr hijack Benfica homecomingCristiano Ronaldo gets his help! Joao Felix on verge of ending Chelsea nightmare as Al-Nassr hijack Benfica homecoming

Felix was poised for a homecoming as he was closely linked with a move back to boyhood club Benfica. The forward has wanted to end his nightmare at Chelsea after just one season and head out of Stamford Bridge this summer having already spent the second half of 2024-25 on loan at . The Blues placed a €54 million (£46m/$62m) valuation on the international, exactly what they paid last year.

As Benfica were preparing to negotiate terms with the side, Al-Nassr joined the race and are now on the verge of hijacking the move, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Saudi giants are in advanced talks with Chelsea and Ronaldo’s club are also in touch with Felix’s representatives. Al-Nassr remain hopeful that they will reach an agreement in the next 24 to 48 hours.

Benfica president Rui Costa was reportedly eager to sign Felix in time for the Eusebio Cup clash against Jose Mourinho’s on Saturday, which the Portuguese side ended up winning 3-2. He was personally involved in talks alongside agent Jorge Mendes and hoped to give fans a symbolic reunion with the forward.

If a move is completed on time, Felix could join Ronaldo and the rest of the Al-Nassr squad for a friendly against on Wednesday at the Untersberg-Arena in Grodig.