Al-Hilal joins race for Joao Felix as Al-Nassr weighs contract extension

Spanish media report Al-Hilal has entered the race to sign Joao Felix, while Al-Nassr weighs extending his contract through 2029.

• Spanish newspaper Sport reported Al-Nassr is weighing activating a unilateral clause extending Felix's contract to 2029 and raising his salary from 10 to 12.5 million euros.
• Sport also reported Al-Hilal has entered the race for Felix, who has not hidden his desire to return to Barcelona.
• Former Al-Hilal chief executive Tariq Al-Tuwaijri urged the club to sign Felix if Al-Nassr's renewal negotiations stall, saying he must remain in the Saudi league.
• Felix joined Al-Nassr from Chelsea in summer 2025 for 35 million euros and led the club to the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League title.