Barcelona brought in Joao Felix on loan from Atletico Madrid last summer, amid hopes that he would finally put together a season that showcased his ability on a consistent.
Joao Felix is one of the most well-respected footballers of his time, known for his creativity on the ball, great off-the-ball movement, goal-scoring abilities in tough games, and incredible 1v1 skills.
Barcelona are poised to appoint Hansi Flick as their new manager this week, as they seek to put a bow on the Xavi Hernandez era. President Joan Laporta will no doubt be hoping it’s a fresh start for the club, but it also opens new scenarios with the players.
Barcelona loanee Joao Felix is set to return to parent club Atletico Madrid. Sport says an extended loan with Barcelona is out of the question - as neither Flix himself nor Atltico Madrid see it as a viable solution.
For the second successive summer, Joao Felix’s situation has a lot of doubts. In 2023, he ended up joining Barcelona on the final day of the transfer market, although he’s unlikely to make the same move in 2024.
Joao Felix will return to Atletico Madrid after Barcelona’s trip to Sevilla on Sunday, and it’s far from certain that he will be back in Catalonia for next season.
Barcelona coach Xavi is tightlipped on keeping Joao Felix. Felix has spent the season on-loan from Atletico Madrid with a fee to make the deal permanent yet to be negotiated.
Joao Felix pushed hard to sign for Barcelona last summer, leaving Atletico Madrid on a temporary basis. He will return to Los Rojiblancos at the end of the season, but his chances of heading back to Catalonia are looking slim.
Barcelona forward Joao Felix continues to play a minor role in the second half of their season, thrown on for the final nine minutes of their most important remaining game at the weekend with the side two goals down to Girona.
At Santa Clara, Joao Henriques experienced a 'real' story of management. He tells TribalFootball.com exclusively: The best experience for me was at Santa Clara because we built a team from the beginning in the second league and we got promoted to the first league.
Barcelona coach Xavi is keen to see Joao Felix sent back to Atletico Madrid. That's according to Okdiario's chief pundit Eduardo Inda, when speaking on El Chiringuito.
The future of Joao Felix has been uncertain for the best part of two years, having spent a season on loan with Chelsea, and now a second with Barcelona.
The arrival of Joao Cancelo and Joao Felix started with a fanfare, but the returns have been somewhat diminishing for the Blaugrana since. Despite reports that Barcelona’s interest in the Portuguese pair is waning, they will hold talks shortly to discuss keeping hold of them.
Barcelona were lauded last summer when they completed a late double swoop for Joao Cancelo and Joao Felix, who arrived on loan from Manchester City and Atletico Madrid respectively.
Joao Felix was proud proving Barcelona's matchwinner at Cadiz on Saturday. Felix struck spectacularly for the only goal of the game. He reflected: "I saw the ball go up, I tried and the goal came out.
Barcelona coach Xavi was delighted with victory at Cadiz. Joao Felix struck for the 1-0 win. Xavi later said: Felix is a very talented player, yes. "He's at ease, he's still happy.
On-loan Barcelona forward Joao Felix has had a decent if unspectacular season in Catalonia this year, but if he and the club are to be believed, then both are keen to ensure he is back next season.
Barcelona forward Joao Felix recognises they face the best player in the world on Wednesday night. Barca are in Paris for the first-leg of the Champions League quarterfinal against PSG, with Kylian Mbappe to lead the Parisians' attack.
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo admits a return for Joao Felix is unlikely. Felix has shone on-loan with Barcelona this season. Cerezo said: "He is playing for Barcelona and the normal thing is that he wants to stay there.
Barcelona striker Joao Felix is unsure if he will be staying beyond the end of the season. Felix is on-loan at Barca from Atletico Madrid, with his deal not carrying a permanent option.
Barcelona striker Joao Felix has urged the club to sign Portugal teammate Bernardo Silva. The Manchester City ace tried to join Barca last summer and continues to be linked with the Catalans.
Though he hadn’t scored for an age at Barcelona, it was written in the stars that he’d break his duck against parent club, Atletico Madrid, this past weekend.
Joao Felix scored the only goal of the game as Barcelona won 1-0 at Atletico Madrid on Sunday night. The Portugal forward is on loan at Barca from Atletico and his deal does not include an option to make the move permanent at the end of the season.
Joao Felix’s arrival in January generated a lot of excitement among Chelsea fans. The season was at a low point, things were really slumping and the Blues needed a spark.
Tuesday night’s Champions League encounter against Royal Antwerp saw the Barcelona of old return. The Catalans were imperious in a first half that saw them 3-0 up before 25 minutes had been played, leaving their visitors shell shocked.
Fabrizio Romano has spoken out on his role in the Joao Felix to Barcelona transfer this summer after his exclusive interview with the player became a big story.
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