Recently pointed out as possible reinforcement of Flamengo to 2025, João Félix spoke for the first time about his next career steps and revealed to be more inclined to return to Benficawhere it stood out before moving to Spain.
With a contractual bond with Chelsea until 2031, the Portuguese striker is not part of the English team’s plans for next season. Benfica appears as the main destination, while Flamengo even probed the player, but found significant barriers.
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What did João Félix say?
João Félix manifested herself to talk to the Portuguese press after attending the funeral of brothers Diogo Jota (Liverpool striker) and André Silva, fatal victims of a car accident last Friday (4) in Spain.
In an interview with CMTV, he highlighted the influence of coach Bruno Lage on his professional career and reaffirmed the desire to return to the Lisbon club. Last season, João Félix played on loan at Milan, but had discreet performance, with only three goals scored in 21 games, resulting in the non -renewal of his bond with the Italian club.
“I know the coach well, he was essential for my evolution.” It weighs a lot in my choice. I really want to return to Benfica, that’s where I’m more inclined right now, ”said the player.
🚨🦅 João Félix opens doors to Benfica return: “Seeing Bruno Lage the coach, who I know and was important for my career, earns points in my decision over future and I see with good eyes returning to Benfica”.
“And it is, maybe, where I am most inclined…”, told Cm Jornal. pic.twitter.com/KOd9RyeyWu
– Fabrizio Romano (@fabrizioromano) July 6, 2025
João Félix in Flamengo?
Behind the scenes, Flamengo showed interest in hiring the striker and started conversations, but bumped into two obstacles: the athlete’s desire to continue in European football and the high salary he currently receives.
In addition to the red-black, clubs in the Middle East also tried to advance with proposals, but were discouraged for the same reason-João Félix’s preference for remaining in the European scenario.
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João Félix’s salary
With estimated gains of about 9 million euros per year (approximately R $ 58 million), the striker would have a salary close to $ 5 million monthly if he accepted a Brazilian proposal – figures considered unfeasible for the current domestic market.
Thus, it seems that Benfica must even be the next destination of the 24 -year -old, who seeks to resume protagonism on European soil.
