Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are reportedly in talks over an extended loan deal for versatile 24-year-old attacker Joao Felix.
According to a report by Spanish outlet SPORT, Joao Felix might remain at FC Barcelona beyond the 2023/24 season. The reigning La Liga champions have opened talks with Atletico Madrid over an extended loan deal for the versatile 24-year-old attacker. Jorge Mendes is facilitating the conversations between the two clubs.
Joao Felix: The Story So Far
Joao Felix has resurrected his stuttering career since joining Barcelona from Atletico Madrid this past summer. The Portuguese international had no future at Atletico Madrid after his run-ins with Diego Simeone. But he had to wait until Deadline Day of the summer transfer window to secure his move.
The versatile 24-year-old attacker has hit the ground running at the Catalan club, becoming a pivotal figure for them. Felix has a decent tally of six goals and three assists in 20 appearances thus far this term. The player’s exploits for Barcelona have helped him regain his place in his national team.
Will Felix Remain At Barcelona Beyond This Season?
Felix’s impressive displays have attracted many clubs, particularly from the Saudi Pro League. But the former Benfica starlet is eager to continue his stint with Barcelona. So, he is ready to reject all offers to remain at the Catalan club beyond the 2023/24 season. That might now be possible.
The report by SPORT has claimed that Barcelona and Atletico Madrid have begun negotiations over extending the versatile 24-year-old attacker’s stay at the Catalan club. Jorge Mendes is facilitating the discussions between the two La Liga heavyweights, with a new loan deal for Joao Felix possible.
Recent reports have pointed to Atletico Madrid’s openness to accepting another loan deal for Joao Felix. That works in Barcelona’s favour, considering the never-ending financial mess. But unlike the current agreement, the Blaugrana will include the clause of a purchase option in the new arrangement.
It will be interesting to see how talks between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid progress in the coming months. With Jorge Mendes working hard to facilitate an agreement between the two clubs, we might see the versatile 24-year-old Felix remaining in Catalonia beyond the 2023/24 season.
