WATCH: Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo ADMIRE Lionel Messi’s collection of Ballon d’Ors at the Barcelona Museum

Felix and Cancelo have signed for Barcelona this season.

WATCH: Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo ADMIRE Lionel Messi’s collection of Ballon d’Ors at the Barcelona Museum

Felix and Cancelo admiring Messi's Ballon d'Ors (via FC Barcelona)

In a video released by FC Barcelona, the latest signings Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo are seen touring the club facilities, club museum, and Barca store. The Catalans have a tradition of introducing their new signings to the club in a heartfelt manner. By giving them a close tour of the club, its history, and trophies/accolades.

A clip from the video has gone viral. wherein both Cancelo and Felix are seen admiring the Ballon d’Ors on display at the Spotify Camp Nou Museum. Lionel Messi is one of if not the biggest players in the history of the Blaugrans, and of football. Felix and Cancelo couldn’t help but look in awe at the 7 Ballon d’Ors, all won by the club’s former #10. Joao Felix is seen pointing to one of the Ballon d’Ors in the clip and in conversation with his international and club teammate Joao Cancelo.

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A post made on the club’s official website read, “Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo spent Friday morning enjoying the full Barca experience just like tourists do.” Later, both of the Portuguese signings signed t-shirts and gave autographs before spending time at the Barca-themed Cafe. After taking a look at the ongoing renovation processes, the players went to the Barca store to print their own jerseys as a custom. Both players are yet to play at the Spotify Camp Nou.

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Joao Felix turns down Messi’s number 10

Following his arrival at Barcelona, Portuguese star Joao Felix has reportedly turned down the opportunity to don the iconic Barcelona number 10. The jersey is special because the likes of Ronaldinho and Lionel Messi have worn in the past. The last player to wear the number 10 was Ansu Fati. Recently, he joined Brighton on a season-long loan deal, making the number vacant for the first time in 27 years.

Felix and Cancelo at the Barca Museum
Felix and Cancelo at the Barca Museum (Via FC Barcelona)

Moreover, it is being speculated that Joao Felix did not want any more pressure than he was already being subjected to. He wants to play for his dream club without any pressure. One can understand the Portuguese’s point, given the stature of the Barca no. 10 jersey.

Meanwhile, more reports have come in that the club and kit sponsor Nike have come to an agreement regarding Victor Roque wearing the number 10 jersey. The Brazilian forward cost the Catalans €40 million and is set to join next summer. But, for the time being, there are no owners of the jersey.

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