Atletico Madrid’s Warning: Joao Felix’s Future at Barcelona in Limbo
Atletico Madrid president, Enrique Cerezo, has issued a clear message regarding Joao Felix’s status at Barcelona, emphasizing that the Portuguese forward is currently on loan to the Catalan club. Cerezo stated, “If he does not want to continue, he will return to us,” adding that in such a scenario, other interested teams might come into play.
Joao Felix, who endured a challenging period at Atletico Madrid, has displayed a reasonable performance since joining Barcelona in the summer. With six goals and three assists, he stands as the joint second-top scorer for Barcelona.
While Barcelona reportedly intends to extend Felix’s loan for another year beyond the current deal’s expiration in the summer, Atletico Madrid might insist on a permanent transfer. Having initially acquired Joao Felix for €127 million from Benfica in 2019, Atletico could seek a substantial portion of their initial investment if a transfer is to be negotiated.
The complex relationship between Felix and Atletico manager Diego Simeone has been a contributing factor to the Portuguese player’s two loan spells, despite being a significant signing for the Rojiblancos. The future trajectory of Joao Felix remains uncertain, and negotiations between the two clubs will likely shape the outcome of his continued presence at Barcelona.
