July 17th 2024.
It seems that Joao Felix is once again on the lookout for a new club, as he is determined to leave Atletico Madrid. Aston Villa, on the other hand, sees this as a golden opportunity to make a major move in the transfer market this summer by signing the talented player from Atleti.
Last season, the 24-year-old was on loan at Barcelona, and before that, he spent the second half of the previous campaign on loan at Chelsea. Unfortunately, his relationship with the hierarchy at Atletico Madrid has not improved, and both the club and the player are eager to secure a move away, whether it be a temporary or permanent one.
According to Radio Marca, Aston Villa is confident that they can lure Felix back to the Premier League and give him the chance to escape from Atleti once again. The team, led by Unai Emery, had a successful season last year, finishing fourth in the Premier League and earning a spot in the upcoming Champions League.
As a player who has previously played in the Champions League for Benfica, Atletico Madrid, Chelsea, and Barcelona, Felix would bring valuable experience to Aston Villa. However, Mundo Deportivo has reported that Atletico is asking for a fee of around Є60m, which may deter Villa from pursuing a permanent deal.
Emery is determined to strengthen his squad ahead of the upcoming Champions League campaign, and Felix is a top target. It is possible that he could join Villa on loan, with a return to Barcelona also being a potential option.
Although Barcelona president Joan Laporta previously stated that he expects Felix to stay with the club next season, a deal is not a top priority at the moment. This gives Aston Villa the opportunity to swoop in and sign the Portuguese player before any deal with Barcelona is made. Atletico Madrid would prefer for Felix to move to the Premier League rather than a rival in La Liga.
Felix had a decent season on loan with Barcelona, scoring 10 goals in 44 appearances across all competitions. However, he was not a consistent starter, with only 18 of his 30 La Liga appearances being from the first whistle. With his return to Atletico Madrid looming in August, Felix is eager to secure a move before then, so he does not have to go back to a club where he is unhappy.
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