Atletico Madrid will be open to loaning out Joao Felix again in the 2024 summer transfer window, thus boosting Barcelona’s hopes.
According to a report by Spanish outlet SPORT, Joao Felix can rejoin Barcelona on loan in the 2024 summer transfer window. Atletico Madrid would have preferred a permanent sale. But the Colchoneros are willing to sanction another loan deal next year, thus boosting Barcelona’s hopes of retaining the 24-year-old’s services.
Career so far
Joao Felix endured a topsy-turvy ride after joining Atletico Madrid from Benfica over four years ago. The Portuguese international was one of the most highly-rated young prospects in the world when he moved to the Spanish club. But Diego Simeone’s style did not suit the player, who only managed gradual progress at the Civitas Metropolitano.
The 24-year-old spent the second half of the 2022/23 season on loan at Chelsea. But that move did not work out either, as he blew hot and cold at Stamford Bridge. However, Felix’s stock remained high this past summer, with many Premier League bigwigs attempting to land him before he rejected them to join Barcelona.
How has Joao Felix fared at Barcelona?
Barcelona completed a season-long loan deal for the former Benfica prodigy on Deadline Day in the summer transfer window. Since then, Felix’s fortunes have improved, as he has established himself as a pivotal figure for Barcelona in the last ten weeks.
The 24-year-old has a solid tally of three goals and three assists in 14 appearances across all competitions for Barcelona. In addition, with Raphinha and Ferran Torres facing an uncertain future at the Catalan club, it behoves them to retain Felix’s services beyond the 2024 summer transfer window.
Camp Nou journey to continue?
But recent reports claimed that Atletico Madrid would demand around €80 million to part ways with him. That valuation would leave Barcelona in a spot of bother, and the Blaugrana would not shell out such a sum to secure Felix’s services in a permanent deal. So, the latest update has boosted Barcelona’s hopes, with Atletico Madrid ready to sanction another loan deal next year.
The 24-year-old is keen on continuing his journey with Barcelona. So, the latest update is good news for the player and the club as they look to continue their union beyond the 2024 summer transfer window.
