Portuguese forward dreams of Barcelona return; ready to take a pay cut

Portuguese forward dreams of Barcelona return; ready to take a pay cut Joao Felix has made it clear that Barcelona remains his preferred destination if he returns to European football next summer, according to SPORT . The Portuguese forward’s contract with Al Nassr expires at the end of the season, and his intention is to leave Saudi Arabia and find a Champions League club. On that note, his preference is to get another chance at Barcelona. As per the outlet, Felix’s agent, Jorge Mendes, has already informed the Catalan club of the player’s desire to return on a free transfer, but it appears that Barcelona do not see him as a priority.  Felix wants another chance at Barça Felix’s first spell at Barcelona lasted only one season. He joined on loan from Atletico Madrid but never established himself as a regular starter, while the circumstances surrounding his arrival were far from ideal. The move was not a direct request from then-manager Xavi Hernandez, and Felix struggled to secure a consistent role.  Joao Felix wants to return to Barcelona. (Photo by Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images) Barcelona ultimately decided against activating the purchase option despite several positive moments during the campaign. The forward has since moved on from that period and believes he can show a different version of himself if given another opportunity. “I’m so happy that I wore the Barcelona shirt; it was a dream that’s haunted me since childhood, just as it has my father and brother.  “It was a source of pride for me. I truly loved my time in Barcelona,” he recently said. Barcelona have a decision to make Felix’s proposal is appealing for one obvious reason: Barcelona would not have to pay a transfer fee. Joao Felix’s contract with Al Nassr expires at the end of the season. (Photo by Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images) The club’s financial situation could make free-agent opportunities particularly important next summer, although the attacking positions are already well stocked.  That leaves Felix’s potential return dependent on whether the sporting staff believes his profile offers something missing from the current squad. There is also the financial side, as Felix would be prepared to make a significant reduction to his salary to return to Spain, although there is no indication that the club is actively pursuing the deal at this stage. Hence, the final decision will not only depend on how Felix performs at Al Nassr this season but also on what Barcelona’s squad looks like when the summer window opens.  For now, the player dreams of a return, but Barcelona have all attacking positions covered with necessary depth.