"Cristiano Ronaldo expressed disappointment towards those he called 'fools' for doubting the decision of a former Chelsea player to join a Saudi Arabian team"
Joao Felix Expresses Excitement Over Al Nassr Talent and Championship Pursuit
Joao Felix, the Portuguese forward who recently joined Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, has expressed his belief in the team's attacking talents and their potential to score goals at any given moment. His comments came in response to criticism from a podcast host in a viral clip.
Felix, who scored a hat-trick on his league debut against Al Taawoun last month, felt a "wonderful moment" and a "beautiful feeling" when speaking with Cristiano Ronaldo about joining Al Nassr. Ronaldo, who encouraged Felix to make the move to the Saudi Pro League, was one of the first to talk to Felix about the transfer.
Cristiano Ronaldo, who joined Al Nassr in January 2023, has since scored 95 goals in 109 appearances for the club. He won back-to-back Saudi Pro League golden boots and recently penned a new two-year deal to keep him at the club beyond his 42nd birthday.
The response from Felix was made ahead of Al Nassr's home clash with Al Riyadh in the Saudi Pro League on Saturday. Cristiano Ronaldo, in defense of his team-mate, responded to critics of Felix on social media, but his comment has since been removed.
The latest episode of the Portuguese podcast Chuveirinho questioned Felix's decision to leave European football at such a young age. However, Felix's performance on international duty seems to have silenced some of his critics. Portugal boss Roberto Martinez showed faith in Felix by selecting him in the starting line-up, and he scored twice in a 5-0 win over Armenia.
Felix completed a £45million switch to Al Nassr and signed a two-year deal with the club. His comments indicate that he is excited about the project at Al Nassr and wants to help the team win championships. Felix has scored four goals in five appearances for Al Nassr across all competitions.
As the football season in Saudi Arabia continues, fans will be eager to see how Felix's promising start at Al Nassr unfolds. His partnership with Cristiano Ronaldo could prove to be a formidable force in the Saudi Pro League.
