Wishing to leave Atlético Madrid soon, João Felix could join Catalonia and FC Barcelona, like Antoine Griezmann. For the Frenchman, it unfortunately went badly, between 2019 and 2022.
Returning from FC Barcelona after a contrasting passage, will Antoine Griezmann contribute to sending his teammate João Felix to the Catalan club? If Diego Simeone, the coach of Atlético Madrid, has publicly opposed a departure, the 22-year-old Portuguese could still leave the Colchoneros, while his playing time is reduced (8 starts in 16 games played) at because of the competition in attack, in particular from Antoine Griezmann, but not only (Alvaro Morata, Angel Correa, Matheus Cunha, Yannic Carrasco).
Bayern Munich, quoted, would not be interested in João Felix, unlike Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United. But it is FC Barcelona who could win the bet on the file. Indeed, according to information relayed by journalist Ruben Uria, the 2nd in La Liga and Atlético Madrid are negotiating two operations next summer, one of which concerns the Portuguese, who has only scored 2 goals this season (in addition to 3 assists).
Barça and Atletico de Madrid are preparing two operations for this summer, one of them concerns Joao Felix. @rubenuria
— News – Barça (@ActualiteBarca) November 3, 2022
Felix to compensate for the departure of Depay?
Eager to attract Lionel Messi (PSG) next summer, FC Barcelona also wants to get rid of Dutchman Memphis Depay, at the end of his contract in 2023. The former Lyonnais, tracked by AS Roma, will not be retained, this winter or next summer, which would free up a place in the Blaugrana squad for João Felix.
Recruited for a very large sum at Benfica Lisbon (127 million euros), in 2019, João Felix has never fully convinced at Atlético Madrid, while the Portuguese international remains on two seasons at 10 goals and 6 assists decisive (in 40 then 35 matches in all competitions).
Under contract for another four seasons, João Felix has a high market value (70M euros according to Transfermarkt), and the Colchoneros could take advantage of it, in the coming months, to sell it at a good price, even to a competing club like Barça.
