Portugal international, Joao Felix, is now the fourth highest paid player in the Saudi Pro League following his move to Al Nassr.
The former Atlético Madrid star secured a massive salary hike at Al Nassr where he will now alongside legendary football star, Cristiano Ronaldo.
Correio da Manha reports that the former Chelsea star, who earned €50m at Stamford Bridge with an initial €30m and further €20m in add-ons and bonuses, will now pocket €17.5m annually with the Saudi club.
Felix’s career has plummeted in recent times after his promising rise at Benfica.
The Portuguese moved to Atletico Madrid for a reported €126m fee in 2019, but couldn’t live up to expectations.
The 25-year-old’s fortunes failed to improve with loan spells at Barcelona and Chelsea, before he joined the Blues permanently last summer.
After dropping out of favour at Stamford Bridge under Enzo Maresca, Felix was sent out on loan to AC Milan in January this year.
However, Felix was not impressive in the Serie A either, and the Rossoneri opted against a permanent stay.
Recent reports have suggested that Benfica were in talks to take their former player back this summer.
The Portuguese was open to a return to Estadio da Luz as well, but the club failed to match Chelsea’s asking price or the player’s wage demands.
Al-Nassr swooped in to take advantage, reportedly handing him a massive pay hike.
Felix earned €8m per year with the Blues, but will now pocket €17.5m annually with the Saudi club.
Only Cristiano Ronaldo, Riyad Mahrez, Karim Benzema, and Sadio Mane earn more than the former Benfica man in the Saudi Pro League.
