Currently upon the departure of Atlético de Madrid, João Félix has revealed his desire to don the shirt of one of Colchoneros’ rivals, FC Barcelona’s shirt.
register Joao Felix You could face new fluctuations in the coming days. While he still appears intent on leaving Atletico Madrid this summer, the Portugal international has made no secret of his desire to leave and has even posited that he wants to don the colors of FC Barcelona one day.
Joao Felix wants to play for Barcelona
Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano is the one who relayed the words of the golden boy 2019. In the words of the famous transfer window specialist, the Portuguese announced that he “I would like to play in Barcelona”.
If the Catalan club appears as one of the contenders to welcome it, Joao Felix He claimed that his desire to play for bluegranas He was rooted from his early years. “Barcelona has always been my first choice and I would like to play for this team. This has always been my dream since I was a kid. If that happens, it will be a dream come true.”is completed.
🚨 EXCLUSIVE – Joao Felix’s statement about his future: “I would love to play for Barcelona”.
◉ “Barcelona has always been my first choice and I would love to join Barcelona.”
◉ “It has always been my dream since I was a kid.”
◉ “If that happens, it will be a dream come true for me.” pic.twitter.com/3zg9BiCDgO
– Fabrizio Romano (Fabrizio Romano) July 18, 2023
A revelation that should not have been well received by the Spanish capital. At the moment, the Portuguese is still under contract in the ranks of one of the main competitors of the Catalan club, Atletico Madrid.
Long term interest for Barcelona?
If it came to the mouth of his saying, Joao Felix He will have particular interest in a possible move to Barcelona, the Spanish champions can also see the arrival of the Portuguese with good eyes. In the summer of 2021, when the Golden Boy 2019 already had desires to leave, the latter’s move to Barcelona was very close to completion. The young Portugal international had already been planned in a deal that also included the French world champions Antoine Griezmann.
And if the Colchoneros coach, Diego Simeonehave validated the transaction that led to the exchange between Joao Felix And Antoine GriezmannHe is the CEO of Atlético de Madrid. Jill Marin, who had vetoed the departure of the No. 7 to a rival club. The result of the calculations: the two players found themselves forced to live together in the club based in Madrid.
Joao Felix is closer to the start
Two years later, the situation has changed dramatically. Aware of the delicate situation the SL Benfica trainee currently finds himself in, the Atlético de Madrid management would now be willing to sell their young striker. If it appears that Paris Saint-Germain is the best armed formation for recruiting the Portuguese, taking into account in particular the relations that exist between the Parisian administration and the player’s agent, Jorge MendesNegotiations now appear to be stalled, as L’Equipe recently revealed.
While his departure from Atlético Madrid now seems inevitable, the file Joao Felix It should move over the next few weeks. It remains to be seen if this declaration of love for FC Barcelona, revealed by the very influential Fabrizio Romano’s Twitter account, will speed up the process.
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