This summer, in the final moments of the transfer window, FC Barcelona announced the arrival on loan of João Félix from Atlético de Madrid. The Portuguese international, bought for 120 million by the Colchoneros, never managed to flourish in Diego Simeone’s football and was therefore looking for a way out. His loan with Chelsea had not been conclusive and this summer, he absolutely did not want to stay in Madrid where he was also left out of the group by his coach. Finally, after waiting, João Félix joined Barça on loan necessarily, the Catalan club being unable to permanently afford the Portuguese given his price.
Since his arrival in Catalonia, João Félix has had a blast. Author of 4 goals and 3 assists in 15 matches this season, the former jewel of Benfica is finding color and seems to correspond to Barça’s game. More available, less lonely, he stands out in particular for his technical quality, which is very above average. And obviously, FC Barcelona hopes to keep the player at the end of his loan. Problem, Atlético de Madrid, who paid a fortune for him, will not sell him off at all. And we must therefore find common ground whereas at the start of the season, the sum of 85 million was mentioned in this matter. A sum far too large for Barça, still in great financial difficulty.A new loan and forcing from João Félix?
But the club’s monetary considerations do not seem to deter control in this matter. According to Sport, the Blaugrana have been racking their brains for several months to try to find a solution. And possibly they would have found it. Even if Atletico Madrid were to let João Felix pass for €65 million, Barça can’t line up and will therefore offer anything else. According to Catalan media, Barça would have the idea of extending the loan for another year, this time adding a mandatory purchase option. This would allow Barca to take advantage of the player for one more season and pay in June 2025.