The general director of Atlético de Madrid, Gil Marín, has confirmed the club’s intentions to listen to offers for Joao Félix.
The striker cost the Spanish giants £113m, the fourth-highest transfer in football, but hasn’t lived up to the huge price tag since completing the move in 2019.
Félix’s playing style is not very adapted to that of Diego Simeone, so his days at Atlético seem numbered. Simeone opts for a no-risk, defensive tactical approach, while the 23-year-old is a quick and skilled attacker, eager to score and dribble past opponents.
After tasting La Liga glory by winning the title in 2021, things went downhill in Madrid. This season, they are already out of all European competitions and sit third in the table, 13 points behind first-place Barcelona.
Now, Portugal is expected to leave Spain in the coming months. Given his impressive World Cup performances, he may find a suitable destination as early as winter.
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The CEO addressed the situation and apparently agreed to Felix’s wish to leave. Marin also confirmed that the board will be open to offers.
Gil Marín, general director of Atlético: “João Félix has a maximum level but due to his relationship with Simeone and the playing time… we believe it makes sense to consider possible offers to sell him,” he told TVE. ???? #transfers
“I would love for João to continue, but this is the current situation.” pic.twitter.com/n14N2kPr1K
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 6, 2022
