Joao Felix: the contract clause that could keep him at Al Nassr until 2028

Joao Felix is back on the European radar after a strong run with Portugal and a resurgence in Saudi Arabia. Yet his short-term future does not depend only on his will: Al Nassr holds a clause that allows the club to extend the forward's deal without asking for a new approval from him.

• Joao Felix's contract with Al Nassr runs until the summer of 2027.
• The Saudi club can activate an extension agreed in July 2025 without a new signature from the player.
• The activation depends on duration, financial compensation and deadlines already set in the deal.
• Al Nassr and Jorge Mendes, the Portuguese's representative, will meet soon to settle the details.
• Joao Felix has said he wants to return to Europe, a factor the club will weigh up.

What the extension clause in Joao Felix's Al Nassr contract says

A source at Al Nassr confirmed that the club has the right to activate an extension clause in Joao Felix's contract without needing a new approval from the player. The extension was included in the agreement signed by both parties in July 2025, meaning the forward's consent is already contractually established.

The clause can only be triggered if certain previously agreed conditions are met. Those conditions include the length of the extension, the financial compensation and the deadline set to activate it. As long as all legal and contractual terms are respected, Al Nassr does not need a new signature or a fresh approval from the Portuguese.

Key meeting between Al Nassr and Jorge Mendes over Joao Felix

Al Nassr officials are expected to meet with Jorge Mendes soon to discuss how the extension clause should be activated. The meeting will serve to analyse the contract details and to hear the player's stance on staying, even though the club holds the contractual right to trigger the extension.

Joao Felix's wishes are seen as an important factor in shaping the negotiations. Al Nassr aims to reach a clear agreement about the forward's future and to examine every detail of the clause before making a final decision.

Joao Felix's desire to return to Europe

The Portuguese attacker has publicly expressed his intention to return to European football. His strong form with the national team, including goals in three of the last four matches, has put him back on the agenda of several clubs on the continent.

That form contrasts with his spells at Atletico Madrid, Chelsea, Barcelona and AC Milan, where he failed to deliver the consistency expected of him. In Saudi Arabia, playing alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, he has regained a leading role and confidence.

When Joao Felix's Al Nassr contract expires and how long an extension would last

The current deal expires in the summer of 2027. If Al Nassr triggers the extension clause within the agreed deadlines, the Portuguese would be tied to the Saudi project for one more season, until 2028, provided the financial and duration conditions set out in the contract are met.

How this clause affects a potential transfer for Joao Felix

The existence of a unilateral extension complicates any exit operation. Even if the player wants to return to Europe, Al Nassr can secure his continuity and gain a stronger position in any potential transfer negotiation.

Interested clubs will have to negotiate with a team that is not forced to sell as long as it can extend the contract automatically. The meeting with Jorge Mendes will be decisive to learn whether the club triggers the clause or opens the door to a departure.