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Chelsea is no stranger to sending unwanted players to the Saudi Pro League.
Recently, they have sent Kalidou Koulibaly, Edouard Mendy and N’golo Kante to Saudi Arabia, with the latter resurrecting his career there.
The move makes sense for Chelsea on two fronts: not only does it ensure a substantial transfer fee for the player, but it also guarantees that they will not be a threat to the club in either the Premier League or any European tournament.
Now, Joao Felix is the latest player to be linked with a move to Saudi Arabia.
According to a report in the Chelsea Chronicle, Cristiano Ronaldo has been in touch with Felix, trying to convince the Portuguese star to join him at Al Nassr.
Speaking about the situation, journalist Greame Bailey said, “Chelsea would love him to go to Saudi Arabia. I am told that Ronaldo has recommended that move to him, but he probably does that with most Portuguese players. I could see Felix in Saudi, but I think he’ll want to go to Benfica.”
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Joao Felix’s AC Milan nightmare
Felix’s ongoing loan spell at AC Milan got off to a dream start as he scored just four minutes into his debut game.
However, things have steadily gone downhill from there. With time, the Italian media have gotten extremely critical of his performances, and there is no chance of him redeeming himself at the San Siro.
Given the current situation, Chelsea will be looking to offload the attacker in the upcoming summer transfer window, and a move to Al Nassr could well be the best option for both the club and the player.
However, with Felix’s heart set on a move elsewhere, it will be interesting to see how things play out in the coming days and months. This story is worth keeping an eye on.
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