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João Félix Eyes Benfica Return Amid Chelsea Standoff

7/7/2025

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João Félix, the talented 25-year-old Portuguese star, longs to return to his beloved Benfica, inspired by coach Bruno Lage. Yet, the road back is rocky; Chelsea's hefty transfer fees and salary demands complicate matters. Benfica is considering a loan deal with a potential buy option to make this dream a reality.

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João Félix, the talented 25-year-old Portuguese star, longs to return to his beloved Benfica, inspired by coach Bruno Lage. Yet, the road back is rocky; Chelsea's hefty transfer fees and salary demands complicate matters. Benfica is considering a loan deal with a potential buy option to make this dream a reality.