João Félix blames others for not returning to Benfica | OneFootball

João Félix revealed what really prevented him from returning to Portugal. Currently shining in Saudi Arabia with the Al Nassr jersey, the Portuguese international explained that he was very close to joining the Eagles this summer. However, he stressed that there was no desire on the part of Benfica for it to happen.

"What made me come [to Al Nassr] was the club's desire to have me. The truth is, I was about to return to Benfica in the last three summers," João Félix began by saying to Sport TV, where he explained that his move to the club was never blocked by the player himself.

"It was always my desire, I always told my agents, but there was never a serious desire on the part of the club [Benfica], I don't know from whom," added the number 79 of Al Nassr, accusing the Reds of never having made an effort to finalize his signing in the last transfer windows.

"But my desire was always to return, the opportunity never arose — not due to issues of values, transfer, or salaries, nothing to do with that," João Félix stated, explaining that the obstacles were related to the Reds and never financial issues, as was suggested.

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