FC Barcelona are on the verge of losing their favourite low-cost alternative for Hansi Flick's team's attack. We are talking about Joao Felix, the Atletico Madrid player who was seen as an interesting option in case the signing of Nico Williams did not come to fruition. Right now, it seems that the new Euro 2024 champion will stay at Athletic Bilbao, so the board is in a difficult position.
The priority is to find a quality winger who is capable of complementing Lamine Yamal perfectly. Although they have not given up on Williams, the truth is that they do not seem to have too many alternatives to the Pamplona native. In fact, Felix said on several occasions that he intended to continue with the Barcelona team next season, but the Colchonero team seems to have other plans.
The red-and-white team is aware that they need to cash in to reinforce their squad after a difficult season, so one of their best options is to get rid of the Portuguese. It is clear that the former Benfica player is not in Diego Simeone's liking, so his departure is imminent. Joao has had minutes in the preseason with Atlético, which has caused the interest of Aston Villa.
Felix could move to England
The Portuguese international has attracted the attention of many European clubs, but the Premier League team seems to be in the lead, as they want to close it before the end of the transfer market. According to information from journalist Héctor Gómez, Villa plans to make an offer to try to sign the Portuguese, once they close the transfer of Jhon Duran to Saudi Arabia and they have both money and space in Financial Fair Play. The player, aware that he will not return to Barcelona, has given the green light to the possibility, so negotiations could begin soon.