Xavi Hernandez Takes “Ruben Neves Approach” Amid Barcelona’s Interest in Joao Felix

Joao Felix, the talented forward of Atletico Madrid, has found himself at the center of intense speculation regarding his future in recent weeks. With Diego Simeone not expected to include him in the plans for the upcoming season, Atletico has been looking to offload him during the summer transfer window.

However, finding potential suitors for Felix has proven to be a challenging task so far. The player himself is reportedly hoping for a move to Barcelona, a club he recently described as his “dream club.”

Rumors have surfaced that Barcelona might consider signing Felix, especially with the impending departure of Ousmane Dembele, which will free up funds for new signings.

Despite the potential interest from Barcelona, their newly-appointed coach, Xavi Hernandez, appears to be less than enthusiastic about the idea of bringing Felix to the Camp Nou. According to reports by Javi Miguel, Xavi is planning to adopt a similar approach to Felix as he did with his compatriot, Ruben Neves.

During his time as coach, Barcelona’s hierarchy was keen on signing Ruben Neves, whose agent Jorge Mendes has a strong connection with the club. However, Xavi intervened and halted the move, and eventually, Neves joined a club in Saudi Arabia.

It seems Xavi is prepared to block a potential move for Felix as well if Barcelona pursues it this summer. And he seems to be justified in his stance. Acquiring the 23-year-old Portuguese forward does not appear to be a sensible decision for the reigning LaLiga champions, as Xavi evidently recognizes.

Given Xavi’s understanding of the team’s needs and the dynamics of the squad, he is making a wise decision in not pursuing Joao Felix. The club should prioritize signings that align with their long-term strategy and complement the existing squad.

As the transfer window unfolds, football fans will be eagerly observing how the situation pans out for Joao Felix and whether Barcelona indeed decides to make a move for the young Portuguese star. In any case, Xavi’s approach to the situation reflects his commitment to making prudent decisions for the club’s future success.