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Joao Felix wants Benfica return but coach Bruno Lage issues 'clear' warning to Chelsea attacker

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<p>According to a report by <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/mundial-de-clubes/2025/06/17/queremos-joao-felix-regrese-entender-benfica-afrontar-salario.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>, Chelsea winger Joao Felix was spotted at the Hard Rock Stadium during the FIFA Club World Cup fixture between Benfica and Boca Juniors yesterday. Although he travelled to America, he was not training with Chelsea and was on vacation. However, what has ignited new speculations is his absence in the stands during Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Los Angeles FC. Benfica manager Bruno Lage, meanwhile, has issued a warning to the Portuguese attacker if he considers a return. </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Felix, although a Chelsea player, spent the second half of the previous season on loan at AC Milan. It is being rumoured that he is eyeing a return to his former employers and coach Lage has also expressed his desire to bring back the winger; however, financial constraints might be a roadblock to the fruition of such a move. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Lage said: “There have to be two desires: the desire and the financial aspect. There is desire, and we believe there is desire on both sides. We must also look at the financial aspect: what business and how much we can invest in Joao, and on Joao's part, he has to understand that Benfica cannot afford the salary. This must be clear.”  </p>

WHAT LAGE SAID

<p>Benfica will face Auckland City in their upcoming Club World Cup game on 20 June.  </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR BENFICA?

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Benfica coach Bruno Lage has issued warning to Joao Felix, who wants to return to his former club.

Joao Felix wants Benfica return but coach Bruno Lage issues &apos;clear&apos; warning to Chelsea attacker

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