Where will João Félix play once this summer transfer window is over? Good question. One thing is certain, it won’t be on Madrid’s side, unless there is an unexpected turnaround… or a signing for Real Madrid or Rayo Vallecano, which seems highly unlikely. Atlético no longer wants him, whether on the side of the management, the staff or the supporters, and Jorge Mendes is working hard to find him a base.
But it’s difficult… And for good reason, he has not yet received a convincing official proposal. FC Barcelona is interested, but seems to be stalling, in addition to having to deal with a particularly complicated financial situation. Not to mention the financial fair play of La Liga. The Saudi option is on the table, but Felix will only consider it as a last resort.
The direction forces
As indicated AS, there is a plan C, which could even quickly become a plan A. It is Benfica, where the Lusitano played until 2019, when he joined Atlético. The Portuguese club is starting to push behind the scenes to convince the player. And above all, money would not necessarily be a problem, since the Lisbon people have cash available after the sale of Gonçalo Ramos to PSG and they are ready to make an effort.
Club president Rui Costa is trying to persuade the player to join his former club, as the Barça option takes a back seat day by day. Note that, still according to the media, Félix will only study the Saudi track if he does not find any club by the end of the European market (the Saudi transfer window ends on September 20). To be continued…
