João Félix seems determined to continue pursuing his dream of establishing himself at Barcelona. Despite currently playing for Chelsea, the Portuguese striker continues dreaming, according to several media, of playing for Barcelona. There, he failed to become an important player last season, and they didn't extend his loan for another one.
A Difficult Period at Chelsea Fuels His Desire to Return to La Liga
João Félix's situation at Chelsea hasn't been easy. Despite an encouraging start to his second spell at the London club, the Portuguese has lost ground in the Premier League. In recent weeks, coach Enzo Maresca has left him on the bench on several occasions, which has affected the striker's mood. Although he has played 463 minutes this season, most of them have been in the Conference League and the EFL, lesser competitions that don't satisfy his ambition.
Maresca admitted in a press conference that he feels “ashamed” for not giving him more playing time in the Premier League, although he justified his decision as a question of balance in the team. Even so, João Félix seems to be unable to find his place at Chelsea, and this has rekindled his desire to look for an exit that will bring him closer to a return to Barcelona.
João Félix and his dream of succeeding at Barcelona: a latent ambition
Since leaving Atlético de Madrid, João Félix has made his interest in Barcelona clear, even expressing it on social media. During his time in London he kept a profile photo wearing the Barcelona jersey, and his X cover showed an image of him as a child wearing the blaugrana jersey. This constant display of his affinity for the Catalan team reveals that the desire to return is still present in his mind and in his heart.
Although his departure from Barça wasn't the best, as he had to leave through the back door after a loan, João Félix seems not to have been discouraged. On the contrary, his objective is to return to Barcelona to complete his redemption and show that he can succeed in the team.