Benfica Open Talks to Re-Sign João Félix

In a dramatic twist to the summer transfer window, SL Benfica have opened direct negotiations with Chelsea FC to bring João Félix back to the Estádio da Luz. The Portuguese club is reportedly close to finalizing a deal that would see them acquire 50% of Félix’s rights for €20–25 million, with an option to purchase the remainder in the future.

Félix, currently on loan at AC Milan, has struggled to find consistency across multiple clubs. With Chelsea excluding him from their squad plans and Milan uninterested in a permanent deal, Benfica have seized the opportunity to reunite with their former prodigy

João Félix: A Career of Highs, Lows, and Unfulfilled Potential

 Early Promise at Benfica

• Born November 10, 1999, in Viseu, Portugal
• Joined Benfica’s youth academy in 2015 after stints at FC Porto and Padroense
• Made senior debut in 2018, scoring 15 goals in 26 Primeira Liga matches
• Helped Benfica win the 2018–19 Primeira Liga title
• Scored a historic Europa League hat-trick vs Eintracht Frankfurt, becoming the youngest player to do so

Record-Breaking Move to Atlético Madrid

• Transferred to Atlético Madrid in 2019 for €126 million — the fifth-highest fee in football history
• Won La Liga in 2020–21, but struggled under Diego Simeone’s tactical system
• Registered 34 goals and 18 assists in 131 appearances, but never fully settled

 Loan Spells and Chelsea Stint

Club	Appearances	Goals	Assists
Chelsea (loan + permanent)	40	11	2
Barcelona (loan)	44	10	6
AC Milan (loan)	21	3	1

• Joined Chelsea permanently in 2024 for €52 million, but failed to impress manager Enzo Maresca
• Loaned to AC Milan in January 2025, where he again underperformed
• Excluded from Chelsea’s Club World Cup squad and stripped of his shirt number

 Benfica’s Vision: A Homecoming for Félix

Benfica president Rui Costa has long expressed interest in re-signing Félix, citing his emotional connection to the club and potential to revive his career. The player himself has stated:

“I feel that I need to be at home, and that is why Benfica is one of the ideas that I have in mind.” — João Félix

Negotiations are ongoing with Chelsea and Félix’s agent Jorge Mendes, with the player reportedly willing to reduce his salary to €3 million annually, aligning with Benfica’s wage structure

 What’s Next for João Félix?

If the deal goes through, Félix will:

• Return to the club where he first rose to prominence
• Reunite with former coach Bruno Lage, a key influence in his development
• Become a central figure in Benfica’s domestic and European ambitions

For Chelsea, the partial sale helps them comply with UEFA financial regulations while offloading a player who no longer fits their plans

João Félix’s return to Benfica could be more than just a transfer—it might be the redemption arc of a once generational talent. Would you like a tactical breakdown of how Félix could fit into Benfica’s current system next?.

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