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Joao Félix wants to return to become a signing for FC Barcelona when his contract with Al Nassr ends on June 30, 2027. The Portuguese forward, 26 years old, aims to return to European football as a free agent, and according to Sport, his entourage has already informed the Barcelona club of his willingness to return at no transfer cost.
The operation is still far from becoming a negotiation. Barça currently has its offensive area covered, but the possibility of incorporating a free player requires keeping open an option that will depend on both his performance and the sports planning for the coming summer.
🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: João Félix wants to RETURN to FC Barcelona!
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The Portuguese forward dreams of returning to Barça as a FREE AGENT next summer.
His agent, Jorge Mendes, has already informed Barcelona of his intentions
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Joao Félix looks back at FC Barcelona
Joao Félix has never hidden his connection with Barça. In a recent interview with AS, the Portuguese admitted that playing for the Blaugrana was a childhood goal and that he maintains the intention of returning to Europe to compete again in the Champions League.
His first stint in LaLiga with Barça was during the 2023/24 season, on loan from Atlético de Madrid. He played 44 official matches, scoring 10 goals, but failed to establish himself as a regular starter under Xavi Hernández's management at the time.
The club chose not to seek his permanent continuity, and Félix ended up returning to Madrid before being transferred to Chelsea. The English club paid around €50 million plus variables and signed him to a long-term contract, but a year later, he was sold to Saudi football.
In July 2025, Al Nassr signed the Portuguese with a two-season contract until June 2027. There, he has regained his attacking prowess that he had lost in his later stages in Europe. Joao Félix's intention is to return to Europe.
Al Nassr has brought out Joao Félix's best production
The 2025/26 season changed the dynamics for Joao Félix. The forward ended the campaign with 26 goals in all competitions and once again took on a leading role by playing closer to the area than in other phases of his career.
His performance has also continued with Portugal. With Jorge Jesus as the coach, Félix has gained importance in attack and recently scored against Wales in the Nations League.
This growth comes just before entering the final months of his contract with Al Nassr. Starting in January 2027, if there is no prior renewal, he can negotiate directly with European clubs to join as a free agent at the end of the season.

Absolute priority for Joao Félix
For the player, FC Barcelona remains the top priority, although there is currently no agreement between the parties. According to information released by Sport, Jorge Mendes has already communicated to the club the Portuguese's desire to explore a return next summer.
The absence of a transfer fee could turn the operation into an opportunity, but other factors such as salary, available roster space, and existing offensive competition cannot be disregarded.
The coming months will be decisive. If Joao Félix maintains his performance and reaches January 1, 2027 without renewing with Al Nassr, he can formally negotiate his future, and Barcelona will then have to decide whether to turn a market possibility into a second spell at Camp Nou.
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