Chelsea forward Jo茫o F茅lix is reportedly a target for Benfica, who are exploring a 拢25.6 million move to bring the former academy standout back to Lisbon following a disappointing loan spell at AC Milan
Benfica reportedly targeting return of Jo茫o F茅lix from ChelseaPortuguese club Benfica are reportedly interested in re-signing Jo茫o F茅lix from Chelsea, according to a report by A Bola. The 25-year-old forward is seeking a fresh start following a disappointing loan spell at AC Milan, where he failed to meet expectations. This also comes amid Chelsea beating Benfica today, June 29 (4-1).F茅lix was initially loaned to Chelsea from Atl茅tico Madrid in 2023, scoring four goals in 16 Premier League matches. Following that stint, Chelsea secured his services permanently for 拢45 million. However, his form did not continue into the 2023鈥24 season. Under manager Enzo Maresca, F茅lix made 12 appearances and scored just once before being loaned to AC Milan in January, 2025.Also read: Chelsea punish 10-man Benfica 4-1 in late blitz, advance to Club World Cup quartersHis time in Serie A also fell short of expectations. Italian media outlets have criticized both his performance and attitude, suggesting that he contributed to AC Milan’s inconsistent results. Despite this downturn, Benfica appear willing to offer F茅lix another opportunity. The club, where he developed through the youth system and rose to prominence in 2018, views a return as a potential stabilizing move.Live EventsChelsea forward Jo茫o F茅lix linked with 拢25.6m move to BenficaF茅lix left Benfica in 2019 in a high-profile 鈧126 million transfer to Atl茅tico Madrid. Since then, the Portuguese international has changed clubs six times in seven years, leading local media to refer to him as a 鈥渕an-ball鈥, a player with talent but no fixed direction.Reports indicate that Benfica are considering a 拢25.6 million offer to bring F茅lix back. However, the move presents financial challenges. F茅lix remains under contract with Chelsea until 2030 and is currently earning a weekly wage of 拢130,000. That salary and contract length could complicate any potential transfer agreement.Chelsea and Benfica are expected to begin preliminary discussions during their upcoming meeting in the Club World Cup round of 16. While Chelsea are reportedly open to offloading F茅lix, reaching a deal may require significant negotiation.Also read: Paulinho scores extra-time winner as Palmeiras edge Botafogo to enter Club World Cup quartersIf a transfer does not materialize, F茅lix is unlikely to play a major role for Chelsea next season. The club has already added striker Liam Delap for 拢30 million and is targeting additional reinforcements for the attacking line.(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)
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