“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. » These few words from João Félix in an interview with transfer window journalist Fabrizio Romano set Spain on fire.
The words of the Portuguese, already little appreciated on the side of Atlético de Madrid, went very badly with the management, the locker room, and even the Colchoneros supporters. Not in Simeone’s basic plans, there is no longer any doubt now: he will leave. And everything indicates that his wish to play for FC Barcelona will be granted.
A loan with an option to buy
As the daily explains AS, it is very advanced. At the time of writing these few lines, the three parties involved are in agreement for the Portuguese to land in Barcelona. Atlético are aware that a season in Madrid, playing little, would lower his value even more, and that in Barcelona, he will be able to improve. The Colchoneros believe this is the best option to recover part of this colossal investment of €126m at the time.
It would therefore be a loan with an option to buy a priori, and Miguel Angel Gil Marin, general manager of the Colchoneros, is ready to part with it. The final details of the operation must be settled, via Jorge Mendes in particular, the agent of the player who has entered the two La Liga clubs. Here is a nice reinforcement that is looming for Xavi…
