João Félix will probably part ways with Milan at the end of the season.
After a brilliant start, marked by a delicate chip goal against Roma, he gradually faded and was unable to bounce back. As a result, the 5 million euros loan will not be renewed, and Chelsea will need to find him a new destination.
One possibility is a return to where it all began: Benfica, perhaps on loan with an option to buy. The return of the prodigal son, sold a few years ago to Atlético Madrid for 126 million euros, a record for Portuguese football. Benfica would thus recover their playmaker, hoping to see a repeat of the 2018–19 season, when he scored fifteen goals in twenty-six matches while still a teenager, as reported by Milannews.it.
However, there's another option on the table, as Jorge Mendes is working on a possible move to Saudi Arabia. Plenty of money, a less demanding and likely less tactical league, but also a step away from the spotlight and criticism that seem to have swallowed him—especially due to the price tag paid six years ago. On the other hand, his time at Milan is perfectly summed up by Walker’s words during the match against Napoli not long ago: "Pass the ball. We’re not Messi, pass the ball!"
