Benfica 'open talks to re-sign Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid for £12.7m' - less than a TENTH of what they sold him for five years ago - but there is one major problem standing in their way
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Benfica 'open talks to re-sign Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid for £12.7m' - less than a TENTH of what they sold him for five years ago - but there is one major problem standing in their way

Daily Mail  

Benfica have reportedly opened talks with Atletico Madrid about a shock deal to take back Joao Felix five years after they sold him - for a slither of the price. Five seasons, two loan spells, and one huge fall-out with Atletico boss Diego Simeone later, and Benfica want him back for a relatively piddling £12.7m. Benfica are reportedly trying to re-sign Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid for £12.7million The Portuguese giants sold Felix to Atletico in 2019 for £114m, the fourth-highest fee ever Felix has struggled to leave a positive impression at Atletico and has been sent on loan twice The prime issue for Benfica is his £6.7m per year salary, which would make him their third-highest earner after Angel Di Maria and Juan Bernat, according to Capology. Manager Diego Simeone has not been impressed with his attitude and even banished him to train with the academy last summer The 24-year-old had slightly better form at Barca this season but blew hot and cold ' Flick considers that they are high-quality players and when he coached Bayern he already tried to incorporate Joao Felix.

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Chelsea sign Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid as Conor Gallagher heads to Spain
4 months ago

Chelsea sign Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid as Conor Gallagher heads to Spain

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. His return comes after a long-running transfer saga which saw Chelsea negotiate …

Chelsea to sign Joao Felix on six-year deal as Raheem Sterling heads for exit door
4 months ago

Chelsea to sign Joao Felix on six-year deal as Raheem Sterling heads for exit door

The Telegraph  

Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix, in a deal that will pave the way for Conor Gallagher to move to Spain and push out-of-favour Raheem Sterling even further down the club’s pecking order. Telegraph Sport reported last week that Chelsea and Atletico were set to hold further talks this weekend over the deals …

Manchester City agree £81.5m deal with Atletico Madrid for Julian Alvarez
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Manchester City agree £81.5m deal with Atletico Madrid for Julian Alvarez

The Telegraph  

Manchester City have agreed the club-record £81.5 million sale of Julián Álvarez to Atletico Madrid – and will make an eye-watering profit on the Argentina striker in the process. City would have liked to keep hold of Álvarez but the combination of the 24-year-old’s desire to move to become a first-choice starter and Atletico’s willingness to meet their huge demands …

Atletico Madrid offer Joao Felix to Manchester City as makeweight for £85m-rated Julian Alvarez in loan deal with option to buy - plus cash
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Atletico Madrid offer Joao Felix to Manchester City as makeweight for £85m-rated Julian Alvarez in loan deal with option to buy - plus cash

Daily Mail  

Atletico Madrid have offered Joao Felix to Manchester City as part of a deal for Julian Alvarez, whose future at the Etihad has been under scrutiny this summer. Although City want to keep Alvarez, the 24-year-old is eager to make the switch to Atletico, and has previously vocalised a frustration at missing out in key games. Atletico Madrid have offered …

Angry Atletico Madrid fans call Joao Felix a 'son of a b**ch' during pre-season friendly win over Getafe as supporters turn on the Portuguese forward as he seeks new club
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Angry Atletico Madrid fans call Joao Felix a 'son of a b**ch' during pre-season friendly win over Getafe as supporters turn on the Portuguese forward as he seeks new club

Daily Mail  

Joao Felix was subjected to brutal chants from Atletico Madrid supporters after scoring in his side's 3-1 pre-season victory over Getafe on Saturday. His frosty relationship with Atletico boss Diego Simeone still appears damaged and the club's supporters were keen to air their displeasure at the forward during the friendly match at Getafe's Coliseum. Joao Felix was subjected to brutal …

Barcelona loan star Joao Felix makes parent club Atletico Madrid pay in La Liga title race
1 year ago

Barcelona loan star Joao Felix makes parent club Atletico Madrid pay in La Liga title race

Hindustan Times  

Joao Felix's superb dinked finish earned Barcelona a vital 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid on Sunday in the La Liga title race. The forward's goal allowed Barca to reclaim third place from Atletico, now trailing leaders Real Madrid and second place Girona by four points. Barcelona started well, carving out chances and Felix broke the deadlock after 28 minutes, taking …

Barcelona Acquire Both Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo On Loan On Transfer Deadline Day
1 year, 3 months ago

Barcelona Acquire Both Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo On Loan On Transfer Deadline Day

News 18  

Barcelona had a hectic final day of the summer transfer window on Friday, acquiring Portugal players João Félix and João Cancelo on loan while shipping out Ansu Fati and other players. Barcelona made lots of moves this summer, even though it spent little and focused on free agents like Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City and defender Íñigo Martínez from Athletic …

Deadline day transfers: Barcelona sign Joao Felix, Joao Cancelo on loan
1 year, 3 months ago

Deadline day transfers: Barcelona sign Joao Felix, Joao Cancelo on loan

Firstpost  

Barcelona brought in Portuguese players Joao Felix, Joao Cancelo on loan, with no option to buy Barcelona signed Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix and Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo on loan until the end of the season, the Spanish champions said Friday. “Barcelona and Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement for the loan of player Joao Felix until June 30, …

Barcelona signs Portuguese duo Felix and Cancelo on loan
1 year, 3 months ago

Barcelona signs Portuguese duo Felix and Cancelo on loan

The Hindu  

Barcelona signed Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix and Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo on loan until the end of the season, the Spanish champions said Friday. “Barcelona and Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement for the loan of player Joao Felix until June 30, 2024. It's a dream come true" 💙❤️ 🔊 João Cancelo pic.twitter.com/ZvCcrYLGcn — FC Barcelona September 1, …

Antonio Silva: The ‘old-school’ Benfica teenager who took on Bonucci
1 year, 4 months ago

Antonio Silva: The ‘old-school’ Benfica teenager who took on Bonucci

New York Times  

This summer, we are running a series profiling 50 exciting players under the age of 25 — who they are, how they play, and why they are attracting interest during this transfer window. The most important thing is to defend Benfica, and that’s what I tried to do.” It was quite a sight to see Antonio Silva, aged 18, standing …

Joao Felix: Should Chelsea sign him permanently?
1 year, 9 months ago

Joao Felix: Should Chelsea sign him permanently?

New York Times  

It is just one of a number of tough decisions Chelsea have to make over the next few months: should they sign Joao Felix permanently? No, he’s too expensive and other areas are a priority — Liam Twomey Joao Felix is clearly an elite talent and has done enough in his few appearances for Chelsea to establish himself as the …

Joao Felix on Chelsea transfer: Couldn’t get used to Atletico style of play
1 year, 10 months ago

Joao Felix on Chelsea transfer: Couldn’t get used to Atletico style of play

The Hindu  

Portugal forward Joao Felix said he left Atletico Madrid to join Chelsea on loan because he was struggling to get used to the Spanish side’s style of play, adding that coach Diego Simeone’s philosophy is not beneficial to every player. Felix, 23, joined Atletico from Benfica for a club record fee of 126 million euros in 2019 but has struggled …

Watch: Fans speak on January window 2022-23 deadline day transfers
1 year, 10 months ago

Watch: Fans speak on January window 2022-23 deadline day transfers

The Hindu  

Recap: Noteworthy transfers on deadline day Enzo Fernandez to Chelsea: Chelsea reached an agreement with Benfica to sign Argentina World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez for a British record 105 million pounds in a deal till June, 2031. Marcel Sabitzer to Manchester United: Manchester United completed its third winter signing, on deadline day, securing the signature of Austrian midfielder Marcel Sabitzer …

Chelsea signs Enzo Fernandez from Benfica on deadline day: Reports
1 year, 10 months ago

Chelsea signs Enzo Fernandez from Benfica on deadline day: Reports

The Hindu  

Chelsea has reached an agreement with Benfica to sign Argentina World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez for a British record 105 million pounds, according to Sky Sports on Tuesday. Updated Chelsea squad after January transfer window Fernandez moved from Argentine side River Plate to Benfica only last year and has played 29 times in all competitions, scoring four goals and grabbing …

joao Felix sees red on debut as Chelsea slumps at Fulham
1 year, 11 months ago

joao Felix sees red on debut as Chelsea slumps at Fulham

The Hindu  

Chelsea’s Joao Felix endured a nightmare debut when he was sent off in a 2-1 Premier League defeat at local rivals Fulham on Thursday to increase the pressure on manager Graham Potter. Former Chelsea winger Willian had put Marco Silva’s side in front in the first half with a deflected shot but Potter’s team levelled early in the second half …

Fulham 2-1 Chelsea: Joao Felix is SENT OFF on his debut as Blues lose again
1 year, 11 months ago

Fulham 2-1 Chelsea: Joao Felix is SENT OFF on his debut as Blues lose again

Daily Mail  

How long can this go on for? Former Chelsea winger Willian, who spent seven years at Stamford Bridge, opened the scoring Kalidou Koulibaly had equalised for Chelsea early on in the second-half but Fulham fought back Vinicius, who was filling in for the suspended Mitrovic, powered home past Kepa to steal all three points It was all smiles at full-time …

Misfiring Chelsea bank on Joao Felix to spark forward line
1 year, 11 months ago

Misfiring Chelsea bank on Joao Felix to spark forward line

Firstpost  

Joao Felix becomes Chelsea’s fourth signing of the January transfer window after the arrivals of Benoit Badiashile, David Datro Fofana and Andrey Santos. Chelsea manager Graham Potter hailed new signing Joao Felix as a player who could “make a difference” after the Atletico Madrid forward joined the struggling Premier League club on loan on Wednesday. Potter said Felix would boost …

Joao Felix joins Chelsea on loan, but extends Altletico Madrid contract
1 year, 11 months ago

Joao Felix joins Chelsea on loan, but extends Altletico Madrid contract

Hindustan Times  

Portugal forward João Félix has joined Chelsea on loan from Atlético Madrid in a deal that will keep him at the Premier League club until the end of the season. File photo of Joao Felix in Atletico Madrid jersey “Chelsea is one of the great teams in the world and I hope to help the team reach their objectives, so …

Chelsea sign Atletico forward Joao Felix on loan
1 year, 11 months ago

Chelsea sign Atletico forward Joao Felix on loan

Firstpost  

Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix has joined Chelsea on loan for the rest of the season, the Premier League club announced. London: Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix has joined Chelsea on loan for the rest of the season, the Premier League club announced on Wednesday. Felix joined Atletico from Benfica in 2019 for 126 million euros, making him one of …

Joao Felix news: Chelsea set to announce loan signing on Wednesday
1 year, 11 months ago

Joao Felix news: Chelsea set to announce loan signing on Wednesday

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Chelsea will pay £9million to sign Atletico Madrid …

Manchester United transfer news: Atletico provide price tag for Joao Felix
1 year, 11 months ago

Manchester United transfer news: Atletico provide price tag for Joao Felix

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy What the papers say Manchester United have been …

Manchester United rubbish claims they have made £110m bid for Joao Felix
2 years, 4 months ago

Manchester United rubbish claims they have made £110m bid for Joao Felix

Daily Mail  

Manchester United have dismissed claims they presented Atletico Madrid with a £110million offer for Joao Felix, claiming such reports are 'pure nonsense'. However, United have refuted claims they offered Atletico £110m for Felix after the Spanish giants disregard their initial interest. United dismissed claims they presented Atletico Madrid with a £110million offer for Joao Felix Manchester United began negotiations with …

Atletico re-signs Griezmann on loan, Barca loans De Jong
3 years, 3 months ago

Atletico re-signs Griezmann on loan, Barca loans De Jong

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid on Tuesday sensationally announced they had re-signed France forward Antoine Griezmann on a season-long loan from Barcelona. READ: Barca's statement also added that the deal contained an obligation to buy Griezmann, with LaLiga champions Atletico also paying the player's wages in full. Barca loans De Jong from Sevilla Barcelona has reached an agreement with Sevilla to sign Dutch …

The Athletic’s 10 Euro stars — Joao Felix: the Portuguese wonderkid who is not the next Ronaldo
3 years, 6 months ago

The Athletic’s 10 Euro stars — Joao Felix: the Portuguese wonderkid who is not the next Ronaldo

New York Times  

His idol is Cristiano Ronaldo. Fast forward to 2021 and they’re in the same Portugal team; Ronaldo now 36 years old and Felix, the pretender to his throne, 21. Twelve months later, he’d fired the Lisbon club to the title with 13 goals and eight assists in his next 20 appearances, won the Nations League with Portugal, become the youngest …

Should Joao Felix leave Simeone and Atletico to fulfil his potential?
3 years, 9 months ago

Should Joao Felix leave Simeone and Atletico to fulfil his potential?

New York Times  

It seemed significant when Joao Felix was put forward to face the media via Zoom on Monday evening ahead of Atletico Madrid’s Champions League last-16 second leg against Chelsea. It was the first time that the young Portuguese attacker, 21, has done a press conference for Atletico since he was unveiled as the La Liga club’s record €127 million signing …

Atletico's Simeone backs Felix to show his best - football news
4 years, 2 months ago

Atletico's Simeone backs Felix to show his best - football news

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has backed forward Joao Felix to show his best form this season after an up and down debut campaign in the Spanish capital. “Last pre-season he showed the same desire and happiness in his game as he's showing right now,” Simeone told a news conference ahead of Saturday's visit of Villarreal. We want to make …

5 Brazilian youngsters possible targets for European clubs
4 years, 2 months ago

5 Brazilian youngsters possible targets for European clubs

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — As the end of the European transfer window approaches, several young Brazilian players are still viewed as possible targets for clubs looking for last-minute deals. PATRICK DE PAULA A couple of years ago this box-to-box player was showing his talents in favela championships in Rio de Janeiro, under the nickname “Pelezinho” — or “Little Pelé.” At the …

Premier League: Manchester City complete signing of Portuguese center back Ruben Dias from Benfica
4 years, 2 months ago

Premier League: Manchester City complete signing of Portuguese center back Ruben Dias from Benfica

Firstpost  

City did not disclose financial details but Benfica had already announced on Sunday that it was selling Dias to the Premier League club for €68 million. Manchester: Manchester City completed the signing of center back Rúben Dias as their third addition of the summer transfer window on Tuesday. “It is really exciting to be part of such a talented squad …

Premier League: Manchester City agree deal to sign Benfica's Ruben Dias, Nicolas Otamendi to go other way
4 years, 2 months ago

Premier League: Manchester City agree deal to sign Benfica's Ruben Dias, Nicolas Otamendi to go other way

Firstpost  

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will see Ruben Dias as the missing piece in his defensive jigsaw, with the need for reinforcements accentuated by Sunday’s shock 5-2 home defeat by Leicester City. Lisbon: Benfica have agreed a deal to sell defender Ruben Dias to Manchester City for 68 million euros with Nicolas Otamendi moving in the opposite direction in a …

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