Players are passing and time is running out for Atlético de Madrid and João Félix (23). Punished by his club after his declarations of love to FC Barcelona, the attacking midfielder was also taken to task by Colchoneros supporters, who also did not digest his last media intervention. But two weeks before the transfer window closes, he is on the way to becoming a dead weight for his club, especially if he does not play.
His relationship with Diego Simeone is still difficult, so a solution must be found. This should come from FC Barcelona precisely. Thanks to the intervention of Jorge Mendes, who arrived yesterday in Catalonia to discuss with the management of the Blaugranas the situation of several of his players like Ansu Fati and João Félix, the file is about to be unblocked. Even if the Portuguese player is not Xavi’s priority, an offensive reinforcement is requested.
A paying loan is under study
According to information from Sky Sport Italia, discussions have started and are even already at an advanced stage since a paying loan offer of 7 to 8 M€ is under study. His departure from Madrid would be a real relief for his club, which fears having to bear his salary and his poor state of mind throughout the season. The Portuguese also did not want this situation where he is increasingly isolated within the Matelassiers and wants to do everything to leave.
In recent days, his clan was even ready to negotiate the termination of his contract (until 2027) if no other solution was found. It probably won’t have to come to that. Jorge Mendes arrived as a savior to unblock this file. Recruited in 2019 from Benfica against 127 M€, João Félix never really managed to impose himself over time at Atlético. Already last year, he was loaned to Chelsea for the second half of the season for a very relative success.
