Portuguese forward João Félix has expressed a strong desire to return to his boyhood club Benfica, signaling what could be the end of his underwhelming spell at Chelsea.

Despite signing a long-term contract at Stamford Bridge until 2031, Félix has struggled to make a consistent impact for the Blues. After returning from a loan spell at AC Milan, he was excluded from Chelsea’s FIFA Club World Cup squad, further casting doubts on his future in West London.

🗣️ “I need to be at home…”

Speaking with Correio da Manhã, the 24-year-old said:

“With Bruno Lage being the coach, who I know and who was important for my career, he influences my decision, and I would be very happy about returning to Benfica.”

“That is probably where I am most inclined to go. I feel that I need to be at home, and that is why Benfica is one of the ideas that I have in mind.”

⚽ Stats vs Expectations

Since joining Chelsea, Félix has played 40 matches, scoring 11 goals and providing 2 assists. While flashes of brilliance have emerged, many fans and pundits believe his style never fully clicked with Chelsea’s system — a common story since his high-profile exit from Atlético Madrid.

💬 Opinion: Benfica May Be the Best Move — For Both Career and Confidence

João Félix’s admission is not just emotional — it’s logical. His most electric football came during his early days at Benfica, where he played with freedom, joy, and confidence. A return to Portugal, under a familiar coach and within a system that suits him, might reignite the spark that once made him Europe’s most-watched teenage talent.

For Chelsea, offloading Félix might also be the financially smart and sporting-clean move, especially with several attackers already competing for limited roles under Enzo Maresca.

This potential return is not a “step down” — it could be a recalibration, something many young stars desperately need after tough big-club experiences.

⏳ What’s Next?

With Benfica’s current project looking strong and Bruno Lage back at the helm, the stars may be aligning for a romantic and career-saving homecoming. Whether Chelsea will entertain a sale — or loan — remains to be seen.

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🗣️ Do you think João Félix should return to Benfica, or does he still have something to prove in the Premier League? Drop your take below.