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Topics: Joao Felix, Chelsea, Al Nassr, Fan Reactions, Football
Marcus Chan
Topics: Joao Felix, Chelsea, Al Nassr, Fan Reactions, Football
Chelsea fans have been reacting on social media after watching Joao Felix in action for Al Nassr.
Last week, it was confirmed that Felix's time as a Chelsea player came to a close as he moved to Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr.
The Portuguese made a total of 20 appearances for Enzo Maresca's side during the 24/25 season, scoring seven goals.
Felix was sent out on loan to AC Milan in January and has now been sold by the Stamford Bridge club, for a reported initial fee of €30 million.
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On Thursday night, Felix was in action as Al Nassr took on Portuguese outfit Rio Ave in a pre-season friendly at the Estadio Algarve.
During what was a dominant display, Al Nassr came away 4-0 winners thanks to a hat-trick by Cristiano Ronaldo, plus a goal from Mohamed Simakan.
Taking to social media, Chelsea fans were discussing Felix's performance.
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One fan said: "Joao Felix just enjoying himself."
Another tweeted: "Joao Felix 2 assists in 45mins talk now!"
A third fan added: "Cristiano Ronaldo is cooking with Joao Felix tonight."
Someone else wrote: "Joao Felix Add Ons Are Coming In…"
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A fifth commented: "Joao Felix is back again, already had two assists with most chances created."
Speaking on the back of joining Al Nassr, Felix said: "I'm here to have fun and win together."
Reacting to Felix leaving European football for the Middle East, Lisbon-based journalist Marcus Alves said: "The feeling back home is that Felix has officially given up on being a truly top-level international player.
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"Back in mid-2019, when Cristiano Ronaldo arrived at the Portugal camp for the Nations League finals, I remember seeing a headline on TV that said 'Ronaldo joins Felix'. Felix, not the team.
"That was no joke - it was just how highly rated Felix was at that time."
Meanwhile, Spanish football expert Guillem Balague said of Felix: "It doesn't seem there is any turning point for him.
"It drives coaches mad. They see the potential but he'll never fulfil it. It's a mental thing. It's not that he's not bothered - but he's not listening."