Portuguese media: Benfica is interested in Felix& Chelsea asks for 25 million euros, high salary of players becomes an obstacle

June 8 According to the Portuguese media "The Globe", Benfica intends to sign the old player Felix back, but the high salary of the players is a hindrance.

The 25-year-old Portuguese winger Felix came from Benfica's youth training and joined Atletico Madrid for 127 million euros in 2019. But Felix's development later became less than expected, and his ownership is currently owned by Chelsea. In February this year, Felix was loaned to Milan, with 10 of them starting 21 appearances and scored 3 goals. Milan is not planning to retain Felix.

The Globe revealed that Benfica and Felix are exploring the possibility of working together again. Benfica hopes to sign the youth training genius, and Felix also wants to return to Benfica to find the joy of the game. Chelsea club is willing to start transfer negotiations, but Chelsea only considers selling Felix to Benfica, and the price will not be less than 25 million euros.

Benfica has the ability to set aside 25 million euros for signings. They may also reduce Chelsea's asking price for Felix by adding future transfer share and bonuses related to player performance. Benfica believes that if Felix joins the team, he can regain his best form and allow the club to gain financial benefits again in the future.

However, the biggest obstacle to Felix's transfer is his high salary. You should know that Benfica's current salary cap is only 2 million euros after tax, which is 4 million euros before tax. This is a very big gap with Felix's annual salary. Therefore, Benfica also wants to try to loan players and Chelsea will bear part of the salary, but Chelsea insists on selling only but not renting.

Benfica wants to negotiate Felix's joining as soon as possible and let him participate in this summer's Club World Cup. This means that Felix needs to complete the transaction and registration by June 10, or register in Benfica during a special registration period set for the Club World Cup from June 27 to July 3. At present, it is difficult for Benfica to get Felix back, but the possibility still exists, and further news may be available as early as next week.