João Félix wants Barcelona return: offers himself for next summer | OneFootball

Joao Félix could be preparing his return to European football with one very specific goal: to wear the Barcelona shirt again. The Portuguese forward, who is enjoying a resurgence in Saudi Arabia, will see his contract with Al Nassr expire on June 30 and is looking for a new project in Europe.

According to information published by Sport, his agent, Jorge Mendes, has already informed Barcelona of the player's desire to return to the club as a free agent.

The deal could represent a market opportunity for the blaugrana side, although the attacking area is currently well covered and the Portuguese player's return would not be a priority.

Joao Félix is back on Barcelona’s radar

Joao Félix’s spell at Barcelona during the 2023/24 season was marked by inconsistency. He arrived on loan from Atlético de Madrid and played 44 matches, recording 10 goals and six assists.

Although he had some standout performances, he never managed to establish himself as an undisputed starter under Xavi Hernández, who had not specifically requested his signing.

Barcelona ultimately decided not to exercise the purchase option, and the Portuguese forward had to look for a new destination.

From Chelsea to Arabia: Joao’s resurgence

After his time at Barça, Joao Félix returned to Chelsea, where he once again failed to find the consistency he was looking for.

In 2025, he decided to change scenery and joined Al Nassr, where he shares the dressing room with Cristiano Ronaldo. In Saudi Arabia, he has managed to regain prominence, improve his attacking numbers, and find a position in which he feels more comfortable.

The Portuguese forward has started playing with greater freedom through the middle, moving away from the wing and getting involved closer to the opposition box. That change has allowed him to regain importance both as a goalscorer and in creating play.

His strong form also earned him an important role again with the Portugal national team, although the situation around the national side has been marked by controversy involving Cristiano Ronaldo and coach Jorge Jesus.

“Since I was little, I always wanted to play for Barça”

In a recent interview with AS, Joao Félix made it clear how important Barcelona is in his career.

The player has not hidden his desire to return to the Catalan club, while those around him are said to be working to find the right conditions for that return to happen.

The situation is reminiscent of the case of Joao Cancelo, also represented by Jorge Mendes, who managed to return to Barcelona after his initial spell on loan.

A market opportunity for Barcelona

Joao Félix’s contractual situation could be one of the main arguments for Barcelona to consider the move.

The Portuguese forward will be out of contract with Al Nassr in June and, according to the report, would even be willing to significantly lower his salary demands in order to return to Spanish football.

For Barça, which will once again be constrained by its financial situation in the next summer transfer window, signing a player without paying a transfer fee could be attractive.

However, there is strong internal competition in attack, and the club will have to assess whether Joao’s profile fits the squad’s needs.

For now, the player’s desire is clear: to return to Barcelona and have a second chance to prove that he can succeed at Camp Nou.

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