Joao Félix no longer hides his desire to return to Benfica. The Portuguese international, who belongs to Chelsea, acknowledged that returning to the Lisbon Club is the option that attracts him most at this time. “Everyone knows that Benfica is the club of my heart. One day I will return, sure. I don't know if it will be or in the future. I have some ideas in my head: or stay in England or return to Benfica”he confessed during a public act in his country.
In full preseason with the English team, Félix is debated between continuing in the Premier League or returning home. And it is clear. “It's where I am more inclined,” he admitted when asked directly about the possibility of returning to Lisbon. His words have not taken a reaction in Portugal, where Benfica studies formulas to try his return.
With Bruno Lage as coach, whom I know and who was important in my career, reinforces my decision
One of the factors that push him to Da Luz is the figure of Bruno Lage, current coach of Benfica and Technician who made him shine in 2018-19. “With Bruno Lage as coach, whom I know and who was important in my career, reinforces my decision”, Explained the striker, suggesting that the technician could be key in his possible turn.
But the emotional aspect weighs as much as sports. “I feel that I need to be at home, and that's why Benfica is one of the ideas I have in my head”, Said Felix, who seeks to meet his origins after a few years of assignments, club changes and lack of continuity.
The great obstacle is still economical. Benfica cannot assume his current salary, and Chelsea is also not willing to give it away. The only way would be for the player to accept a considerable reduction. But, for the first time, Joao says it bluntly: he wants to return. And he wants it now.
