It is the response of the shepherd to the shepherdess. Back after an inconclusive loan with Chelsea, João Félix has clearly become persona non grata at Atlético de Madrid. And that, the Colchoneros make it clear to him. The Spanish club took his number 7 away from him to give it to Antoine Griezmann and the former Benfica resident recently clashed with his sporting director in full training. A situation that logically strained relations between the two parties.
“Of course this situation affects him, but he has to stay calm because things will be resolved one way or another, where I don’t know. Whatever he decides, for us, it’s a good thing. João has an agent looking after him, it’s Jorge Mendes. They are the ones who manage it, I have nothing concrete. I don’t like being told that there is such and such a possibility, because it creates expectations that may not come true.”confirmed the father of João Félix in the Portuguese media.
Atlético is ready to negotiate with Barça
Since then, rumors of departure have been rife. The Colchonero has been announced to PSG (which does not want it) and a return to Benfica is talking about Portugal. But yesterday, the main interested party took revenge by publicly declaring his love for FC Barcelona. “I would love to play for Barca. Barcelona has always been my first choice and I would like to join Barca. It’s always been my dream since I was a kid. If that happens, it will be a dream come true for me. »
An interview that will delight Joan Laporta, declared fan of Madrid. But on the side of Atlético, it’s grimace soup. The radio COPE Padlock claims that Atleti did not give the player permission to speak. The club were unaware of the Portuguese’s statements and see them as a lack of respect towards the club and the fans. Has the point of no return been reached between Félix and his leaders? AS in any case indicates this morning that the Blaugranas would not say no to the player and that Atlético is ready to send him to Catalonia. The formula of a loan with option to buy is mentioned and everything could accelerate this week.
