Fabrizio Romano has revealed why Barcelona haven’t signed Joao Felix completely regardless of holding him in excessive regard. The Italian journalist has identified the Blaugrana must negotiate with La Liga rivals Atletico Madrid to signal the Portugal worldwide, which is much from simple.
Joao Felix Returned To Atletico Madrid After Spectacular Mortgage Spell In Catalonia
Having fallen out of favor at Atletico Madrid, Felix spent the second half of the 2022-23 season at Chelsea. He carried out decently, however the Blues kept away from attempting to make his keep everlasting. In the beginning of the 2023-24 season, Felix pushed his method to Barcelona, however Atletico didn’t connect a purchase order clause to his mortgage contract. Felix fared properly beneath Xavi, chipping in with a couple of essential targets and assists. Nevertheless, since there was no buy clause or the choice to increase his mortgage for an additional yr, Barca had no choice however to ship him again to Los Rojiblancos on June 30.
Throughout his keep within the Catalan capital, Felix chipped in with 10 targets and 6 assists in 44 matches throughout competitions.
Barcelona Need To Carry Joao Felix Again However State of affairs Is Difficult, Says Fabrizio Romano
The La Liga powerhouse preferred what they noticed from Felix and would like to have him again. The participant additionally desires to return to the membership, probably on a everlasting deal. Nevertheless, with Felix’s contract not operating out till June 2029, Atletico may have the final say. And based on Romano, negotiating with the Madrid membership is not going to be simple for Hansi Flick’s facet.
In his Every day Briefing column for CaughtOffside, Romano revealed:
“Nothing has modified with regard to Joao Felix. Barcelona are nonetheless eager on bringing him again, however they should agree on a take care of Atletico Madrid and that’s not simple or assured but.
“Endurance is required, precisely the identical as final yr, and from the participant’s viewpoint, Joao Felix is presently ready once more for Barcelona.”
If Barcelona can’t safe his providers, Felix may wrestle to search out one other top-tier suitor for the 2024-25 season and past. In keeping with CaughtOffside, to this point solely Saudi Arabian golf equipment have proven curiosity in signing him.
