Barcelona signed Joao Felix on loan from Atletico Madrid last season and the Portugal international was quite impressive for them.
The Spanish giants are considering signing him permanently this summer, but are not willing to pay a premium. According to a report from the Spanish publication SPORTS, the player has no intention of returning to his parent club Atletico Madrid. He does not want to play under Diego Simeone and the Argentine manager does not want to include the player in his plans.
It will be interesting to see if the two clubs can work out a deal that benefits them both. The report claims that Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has identified Felix as a priority target this summer. Barcelona hope the player's desire to play for them will help them negotiate a reasonable fee this summer.
Félix is versatile enough to operate on the flanks as a center forward. He could be a vital player for the Spanish giants next season and they will do everything in their power to get the deal done. The Portugal international scored 10 goals in all competitions last season and picked up six assists along the way.
He is well settled at the Catalan club now and will be hoping to build on his performances from last season. The 24-year-old has room for improvement and could become a key player for Barcelona.
If the Spaniard can sign for a reasonable price this summer, the move could look like a long-term deal. He was considered a world-class prospect when he arrived at Atletico Madrid and it remains to be seen whether Barcelona can help him fulfill his potential.
