João Félix's 22-year-old younger brother Hugo has publicly urged him to leave Al-Nassr and return to Europe as soon as possible. The call comes amid reports about Al-Nassr's plans for his contract.
Hugo Félix's Profile
Hugo Félix currently plays for the Portuguese club Tondela. He left Benfica's reserve team in the summer of 2025.
The Brothers' Relationship
Speaking to the Portuguese newspaper A Bola, Hugo Félix said: "My relationship with João is very good. It pains me not to be with him every day, it is a pain that will always stay with me, but that is how football and life are, it is the life we chose."
Hugo Félix added: "I speak with him almost every day about everything, about his matches, my matches, if someone gets injured, about everything. I always try to talk to him because I miss not being able to be together on a daily basis."
João Félix's Advice
Hugo Félix said: "He is not the type to give me harsh advice, but he gives me a lot of advice, whether on the pitch or off it."
Hugo Félix told A Bola: "I recently suffered an ankle sprain, and he told me what I should do. He is someone I listen to a lot, whether because he is my brother or because of his footballing experience, which only a few players possess."
Call for Europe Return and Al-Nassr Plans
Asked about João Félix's future, Hugo Félix said: "We have already spoken about this and I gave him my opinion. He needs to return to Europe as soon as possible. He must continue to be this happy, because the most important thing for a player to perform at the highest level is to play with happiness and confidence."
Hugo Félix continued: "Since last season, it has become clear that he has both of these things, which is the most important matter, but he needs to return to Europe to play in a big league and in the Champions League, to stand out even more than he does now, and of course, to win the Champions League, because that is his dream."
Press reports had revealed the possibility of João Félix leaving Al-Nassr in the upcoming summer transfer window.
GOAL reported that Félix's contract with Al-Nassr includes a clause allowing the club to extend the deal for two additional seasons without the Portuguese player's agreement.
GOAL reported that to activate the unilateral extension clause in Félix's contract, Al-Nassr would have to pay 20 million euros to Chelsea and raise Félix's salary from 10 to 12.5 million euros per year.
According to Koooora, Al-Nassr's management, headed by Ahmed Al-Sultan, are racing against time to begin legal procedures aimed at activating the unilateral extension clause in João Félix's contract until the summer of 2029.
According to Koooora, Al-Nassr's management want to activate the unilateral extension clause in João Félix's contract to shut down attempts by his agent, Jorge Mendes, to move him to Barcelona.
GOAL reported that sources indicate Al-Nassr's management are currently trying to resolve some financial crises.
GOAL reported that once Al-Nassr resolve some financial crises, they will inform the Saudi Pro League of their readiness to provide the financial guarantees required for the João Félix deal before the final deadline arrives next May.
