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Al-Nassr charters private jet to bring João Félix back before Al-Ahli

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Al-Nassr charters private jet to bring João Félix back before Al-AhliAli Rafati/علی رفعتی/ipna.ir · CC BY (attribution requise)

Saudi club Al-Nassr is chartering a private jet to bring Portuguese forward João Félix directly to Jeddah after Portugal’s match against Wales, in order to preserve him for the Saudi Pro League meeting with Al-Ahli. His physical condition will be assessed before any decision, according to Saudi daily Al-Youm.

Al-Nassr plans to arrange a private flight to allow João Félix, the Saudi club’s Portuguese forward, to travel directly to Jeddah after Portugal’s match against Wales. The club’s management is seeking to reduce his travel time before the Saudi Pro League meeting against Al-Ahli, reports Saudi daily Al-Youm, cited by Punch.

Félix’s quick return does not guarantee his presence on the pitch: Al-Nassr’s technical staff must still assess his physical condition after his international duties with Portugal and the journey, according to Al-Youm. The Al-Ahli-Al-Nassr match is scheduled for Friday 20 November at 8:30pm Saudi time at Alinma Stadium in Jeddah, according to Punch.

The November international break runs from 9 to 17 November 2026 and can include up to two matches for national teams. Félix has become an important attacking option for Al-Nassr since joining the club, according to Punch.

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