Barcelona on verge of opening talks to sign Joao Felix after the Portuguese shows no interest to play for Atletico Madrid again: Reports

Joao Felix is 'keen' to join FC Barcelona as President Laporta has also shown heavy interest.

Barcelona on verge of opening talks to sign Joao Felix after the Portuguese shows no interest to play for Atletico Madrid again: Reports

Joan Laporta and Joao Felix (Via Sports Brief)

As the European Transfer window approaches the end, Portuguese and Atletico Madrid star Joao Felix may end up making a move to the Catalan giants, as per Fabrizio Romano. The player was heavily linked to a move away from the Colchoneros, as the player expressed his desire to seek new pastures. After making the move from Benfica to Atletico Madrid for a whopping €126m, Félix failed to make a strong impact for Someone’s side and struggled with form. After 4 years at the club and a failed loan move to Chelsea, the 23-year-old prolific winger is set to make a move to Barcelona, per multiple reports.

After a disagreement with club management and news of the player choosing to terminate his contract, Fabrizio reports that Joao Felix is keen on a move to Barcelona. Club president Laporta has also shown strong interest in the signing of the player. Romano says that the club will initiate mission Felix within 48 hours or so. After the departure of French winger Ousmane Dembele, Barcelona have been in the market in search of a worthy replacement. However, the club’s recurring issue with Financial Fair Play (FFP) have inhibited their signings. This may come in the way of João’s signing as well. Even though head coach Xavi had not expressed interest in signing the player, President Laporta has been keen regarding the matter.

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After summer signings İlkay Gündoğan and soon-to-be Barca player João Cancelo have arrived, the signing of Félix would be difficult due to FFP while club management seeks to work around the issue. Felix expressed his interest in joining the club as well. To quote Romano, “I’d love to join Barca. It’s my dream since I was a kid“, Félix told Romano.

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Barcelona make spectacular comeback in 3-4 win over Villarreal

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Barca players celebrating after scoring against Villareal (Via Forbes)

In one of the most thrilling encounters of the 23/24 season, Barca defeated Villarreal 3-4. Goals from Gavi, Frenkie de Jong, Ferran Torres and Lewandowski saw the Blaugrana get their 2nd win of the season and rise to 4th in the table.

After securing a 2-goal lead, Barca fell defensively which saw them trailing 3-2 in the 50th minute. Ferran Torres and Lewandowski’s goals saw the away side regain the lead and see off Villarreal on a one-goal margin.

Lamine Yamal shone brilliantly as the 16-year-old won man-of-the-match. Yamal became the youngest player to provide an assist this century, overtaking club teammate Ansu Fati, who previously held the record.

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