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Chelsea bag remarkable fee for Joao Felix as £42.7m misfit seals Saudi Arabia transfer after making just 20 appearances

Joao Felix has left Chelsea to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr on a permanent deal.

The 25-year-old Portugal international moved to Stamford Bridge from Atletico Madrid last summer, having had an earlier spell with the Blues on loan in 2023.

He made 20 appearances for Enzo Maresca's side in the first half of the season - but started only three Premier League games - before leaving for AC Milan on loan in January.

'We thank Joao for his efforts across his two spells at the club and wish him well for the future,' Chelsea said in the statement.