Joao Felix goes to Barcelona on loan

The transfer saga around Joao Felix is coming to an end. The Portuguese international will go on loan from Atlético Madrid to Barcelona. Negotiations between the two clubs are at an advanced stage and are likely to be finalized over the weekend.

Barca is the only team Felix wants to move to while the president of the Catalans, Joan Laporta, admitted his interest in him, and the footballer himself stated in his interview that he hopes to continue his career at Camp Nou and angered the management of Atlético even more. Xavi Hernandez was initially opposed to signing the striker, but now has no objection to having him in his squad.

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Atlético Madrid wants it to be obligatory while Barça wants it optional.

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According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Barcelona will pay between 7 and 8 million euros to take Felix on loan. There will also be a buyout clause in the contract. The Catalan club will fully cover the player’s salary, which is around 10 million euros.