In a nostalgic return to Benfica, Felix, at 20, was valued at 100 million euros, but after moving through four teams, his worth has dwindled to just 20 million euros at 25.

Every year, new stars like Messi and Ronaldo come onto the scene, but both Messi and Ronaldo are irreplaceable. The Portuguese forward Felix gained recognition early, bearing the title of "the new Ronaldo." At 19, during the summer transfer window of 2019, he transferred from Benfica to Atletico Madrid for an eye-watering fee of 127 million euros, a deal that astonished the entire football community, with Felix's valuation already hitting 70 million euros. After just six months at Atletico, Felix's worth soared further, reaching 100 million euros by the time he turned 20, making him the true "million-euro man" at that moment.

Now, Felix has moved between four clubs, struggling to make an impact at Atletico, Chelsea, Barcelona, and AC Milan, becoming a nomad among the elite leagues. At 25, his market value has plummeted to 20 million euros. For a footballer, 25 is often considered the prime age, yet this "veteran" Felix has seen his worth drop to one-fifth of what it was at 20. After being returned multiple times, Felix has found himself unable to get playing time at Chelsea, and he is left with no choice but to return to Benfica, the place where his journey began and where he was nurtured into a talent.

According to the latest news from Portuguese media outlet Record, Benfica is close to signing Felix back, having reached an agreement with Chelsea for the 50% ownership of Felix for 25 million euros. Felix's transfers have always been peculiar, and this one is no exception. With a valuation of 20 million euros, Benfica is set to spend 25 million euros to acquire half of Felix's rights, which exceeds his market value. In the end, we can only wish Felix the best as he returns to the place where it all began, hoping he can regain his confidence and become a new star for Benfica.