In an interview, Portuguese second striker João Félix, 26, stated his desire to return to Europe in a few years, with a special preference for LaLiga. The player, who has already played for Atlético Madrid and Barcelona, noted that while teams like Barcelona, Real Madrid, or Atlético are popular to watch, he personally follows Barcelona more. Félix ruled out a future move to Real Madrid, explaining that after playing for their two rivals, such a move would be considered a great betrayal. Félix joined his current club, Al-Nassr, in July 2025, and his contract is set to expire on June 30, 2027. He has earned 58 caps and scored 13 goals for Portugal, and his current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €28.00m. The player has been linked with several European clubs, including FC Barcelona, Manchester City, and Manchester United. In March 2026, reports linked Manchester United with a potential move valued at around €60M, while his July 2025 transfer to Al Nassr was for a reported €30M.