Benfica rescue Hugo Félix’s season with bold move | OneFootball

Benfica terminated the contract with Hugo Félix. The midfielder was set to join Elche, but the transfer fell through and Tondela stepped forward for the player. However, the lack of time did not allow the player to be registered in the Liga Portugal, which would jeopardize at least half of the young player's season.

With no space at Luz, Rui Costa then decided to end Hugo Félix's connection to Benfica so that João Félix's brother could become a free agent in the market. This way, Tondela will be able to register the 21-year-old footballer for the new season.

Hugo Félix's departure from Benfica in this transfer window was a scenario that had been anticipated. In the 2025/26 season, the 21-year-old midfielder, who had a contract until June 2027, had not played any minutes with the Sacred Mantle, either in the main team or the B team.

Despite the last-minute change in the conditions of Hugo Félix's departure, Benfica safeguards half of the midfielder's economic rights. 50% of the player's pass remains in Luz's coffers, who may still have a bright future ahead.

In the 2024/25 season, where he mostly played for the Eagles' B team, Hugo Félix – valued at 2.5 million euros – was featured in 36 matches: 32 in the Segunda Liga, three in the Premier League International Cup, and one in the Taça de Portugal. In the 2,653 minutes played wearing Benfica's jersey, the midfielder scored two goals and provided 10 assists.

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