FC Barcelona Transfer News: The Catalan outfit have completed the signing of Portuguese international Joao Felix on loan from Atletico Madrid on the deadline day.
Joao Felix was heavily linked with a move away from Atletico Madrid in the summer transfer window of 2023. The Portuguese attacker had fallen out of favour at Atletico Madrid. He had also revealed his desire to join Barcelona, further fuelling speculation surrounding his future.
Barcelona were keen to sign Joao Felix, and the Catalan outfit have finally landed him on the deadline day of the summer transfer window of 2023.
Barcelona have signed Joao Felix on a season-long loan deal. But there is no option to sign the player on a permanent deal. If they want to sign Felix on a permanent deal next summer, Barcelona will have to negotiate with Atletico Madrid and reach an agreement.
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FC Barcelona Transfer News: Club Signs Joao Felix On Loan From Atletico Madrid
FC Barcelona Transfer News: Announcing the signing of Joao Felix on loan from Atletico Madrid, the Catalan outfit said in a statement: “FC Barcelona and Atlético Madrid have reached an agreement for the loan of the player João Félix until 30 June 2024. There is no option for a permanent transfer.
“The Club wishes to thank the player publicly for the financial effort made and his desire to wear the Barça shirt.”
Speaking on his move to Barcelona, Joao Felix said it was a dream of his as a child. He said: “Everyone knows how happy I am to be here. It was a dream of mine as a child. I’ve been watching Barça since I was a kid, I’m here to help, to be one more and to have a great season.”
Joao Felix also said: “It’s a unique feeling, something I’ve been looking for for a long time. When I found out about the interest I was very happy and with everyone’s effort it was achieved.”
He added: “I insist since I was a child, me, my father, my brother have always been Barça fans and I had this desire to work to reach the highest level and here I am. That’s where the passion for this club comes from.”
Joao Felix will be aiming to instantly hit the ground running and help Barcelona achieve their objectives this season.
