Atletico Madrid outline a clear stance on Joao Felix as Barcelona prepare to come calling again

During the summer transfer window, Joao Felix will be one to watch, as he was in 2023. As of then, he is not expected to stay at Atletico Madrid, where he has burned his bridges in recent months 12-18.

Félix initially met with Diego Simeone, who is what led him to leave for Chelsea in January 2023, before joining Barcelona last summer on another loan. Atletico Madrid want to sell him this time, with their asking price set at 80 million euros, although they are ready to orchestrate another temporary exit, as per AS Diary.

This suits Barcelona, ​​who are not willing to pay so much to sign Felix on a permanent basis. It is likely that they will make another loan offer, and some sort of purchase clause – optional or mandatory – will be added.

Atletico Madrid they have no intention of allowing Felix back in the first team, which gives Barcelona an advantage, especially considering that I believe the Portuguese just wants to play for them.