Deco expressed interest in extending Joao Félix's loan at Barcelona, mentioning that although he had a good year, they were not in a position to sign him permanently.

Joao Félix was loaned to Barcelona for the 23/24 season from Chelsea. Despite having a good year, Barcelona could not retain him because Chelsea did not want to sell. Félix eventually chose to transfer to Chelsea and then to Milan. Deco expressed that if Barcelona had the funds, they would have kept him, but the conditions were not favorable.

Joao Felix was offered to Barcelona in the latter stages of the January transfer window. His agent, Jorge Mendes, contacted Barcelona's sporting director Deco and president Joan Laporta, but they turned down the offer. Felix's initial choice was Barcelona after spending last season on loan with them.

Joao Felix reportedly regrets his move to Chelsea and has been offered to Barcelona as a late loan option. El Nacional reported that Barcelona is considering Felix as they look into possible last-minute additions to their squad before the transfer window shuts. This situation arises as Felix looks for a new beginning following an unsatisfactory period with Chelsea, where he had initially aimed to make a significant impact. Barcelona's interest in Felix might offer him a chance to revive his career in La Liga, where he had previously demonstrated his skills with Atletico Madrid.