According to Portuguese media "Globe", the differences between Benfica and Chelsea about Felix are narrowing, and Felix is getting closer and closer to returning to his old club.
In order to get Felix to catch up with the game against Fenerbahce, Benfica's mission is to respond quickly and affirmatively to Chelsea's latest proposal. It should be noted that the requirements of this proposal are closer to the framework set by Benfica at all levels.
It is reported that Benfica Chairman Rui Costa received the latest proposal to pay a 25 million euros first payment for 50% ownership of Felix.
In addition, Benfica has also made some concessions on the subsequent payment terms regarding the remaining partial ownership, but has not been fully satisfied. It should be noted that Chelsea spent more than 50 million euros to sign Felix from Atletico Madrid, and they hope to recover at least part of the funds.
In Chelsea's latest proposal, Benfica will only pay Felix's remaining 50% ownership starting from the 2027/28 season. Chelsea hopes to ensure that at worst, at least 40 million euros can be recovered. The worst case scenario is that the player has not been sold by Benfica. Therefore, Benfica can use Felix in the 2025/26 season and then sell it in the summer of 2026, when you share the transfer fee with Chelsea, or use Felix for two seasons before making the transfer.
Under these conditions, the terms of 2027/28 will not be activated. Felix's cost will be 25 million euros, plus salary. But Benfica wants to exempt Chelsea from paying the remaining 50% ownership. This is exactly the difference between the two clubs.
Benfica hopes to have more control over Felix's future and take less risk. But Chelsea is not satisfied with the 25 million euros, or the possibility of Felix's transfer at a high price in the future, allowing both Benfica and Chelsea to make profits. The Saudi League is also paying attention to Felix, which is one of the possible options.
Benfica has studied Chelsea's proposal this Friday, but has also proposed its own plan. This did not make Felix's transfer simple, but the possibility that things would be resolved before the game against Fenerbahce remains.
It is understood that Felix is ready to return to the Light Stadium, his luggage has been packed, and he realizes that the agreement between Benfica and Chelsea is approaching.
Benfica coach Bruno Lager also hopes for a happy and quick ending, because only Pavlidis and Enrique Araujo are available on the front line.