Journalist hints at João Félix's return to Benfica: a possibility | OneFootball

After securing the win against Wales (1-0), João Félix found the net again, this time in Norway, in the second round of the Nations League. The forward is in great form, and there is already talk of a possible return to Europe, more specifically to Benfica. Mário Figueiredo believes the Eagles are an option for the footballer.

"Benfica will always be an option, there is no doubt about that. From conversations with Rui Costa, we understood that João Félix always had that desire. At one point, the return was considered and negotiated, and the player even had a trip booked," he recalled on the Now channel.

However, the transfer never ended up happening because of two factors. "The central issue was the arrival of Saudi Arabian millions, combined with two key assets. The first is Jorge Jesus, a demanding coach with strong leadership. Although many people may not like him, players learn to respect him for one simple reason: those who work with him improve, win titles, and increase their value. That mutual respect may have influenced João Félix’s decision to choose Al Nassr. The second asset was the opportunity to play with Cristiano Ronaldo," he added.

It is worth remembering that, in November 2025, Félix revealed that he had been very close to joining the Eagles at the start of 2025/2026, however, he stressed that there was no willingness on Benfica’s part for that to happen. "It was always my wish, I always told my agents that, but there was never any serious willingness from the club [Benfica], I don’t know from whom," he said.

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