João Félix, exiled in Arabia, eyes a return to Europe before 27

In search of a real sporting project, João Félix, then 27 years old, says he wants to return to Europe before the end of the season, after more than a year of exile in Saudi Arabia where he is thriving alongside Cristiano Ronaldo.

A notable stint in Arabia

The Portuguese joined Al‑Nassr in the summer of 2025, tallying 30 goals in 53 appearances in the Saudi Pro League and winning the league’s best player award last season.

Exclusive interview with AS

In an interview given to the Spanish outlet AS during Portugal’s gathering, the former Atlético de Madrid player said: “I will be 27 at the end of the season. I plan to return to Europe, even if it may not be right away.”

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He added that he dreams of playing again in the Champions League and of regaining the level of the Old Continent.

A career marked by short spells

Touted as one of the biggest talents in world football when he signed for Atlético de Madrid in the summer of 2019, João Félix had moved through stints at Chelsea, Barcelona and Milan without fully establishing himself.

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The Portuguese international, scorer against Norway in the Nations League, remains determined to return to the European continent as soon as the opportunity arises.