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.
With Real Madrid winning at Mallorca earlier in the day, Barcelona were under pressure to respond immediately when they took on Cadiz at the Nuevo Mirandilla.
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.
“I think so, I think so. Well, but now I don’t think it depends on him,” Joao Felix responded to Catalunya Radio (via MD), when asked whether he had convinced Manchester City star Bernardo Silva to join Barcelona this summer.
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.
Barcelona have been linked with Villarreal’s rising star Alex Baena on a number of occasions this season, and as La Liga’s leading assist provider, it is not hard to see why.
On Friday, it was reported that Barcelona will look to sell Inigo Martinez this summer. The emergence of Pau Cubarsi, coupled with the expected returns
Barcelona have publicly confirmed their intention to re-sign both Joao Cancelo and Joao Felix this summer. The Portuguese pair arrived at the start of the season on loan deals from Manchester City and Atletico Madrid respectively, and there is great desire for both players to continue in Catalonia for at least another 12 months.
Barcelona are on the hunt for a new left winger next season, having used Joao Felix on that flank this season with varying degrees of success. After it emerged that Bryan Zaragoza was an option that was on the table, the latest is that the Blaugrana were still tracking Nico Williams.
Barcelona are likely to be on the hunt for bargains this summer, and that will likely involve free transfers or loan deals again this summer, having brought in Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo on temporary deals this summer.
During this summer’s transfer window, Joao Felix will be one to watch, as he was in 2023. Like then, he is not expected to remain at Atletico Madrid, where he has burned his bridges over the last 12-18 months.
The poker match between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, with Joao Felix sitting watching nervously, continues to trundle on as the summer grows closer. All parties want the Portuguese to remain in Catalonia next season, but the terms will be decisive.
It’s the international break, a chance to relax from the Premier League title pressure and zero in on other issues. Other issues, like what we can look forward to in the summer transfer window, could see this Arsenal team be even better next season.
Joao Felix’s situation will be one to watch this summer. Atletico Madrid have no intention of having him in their squad for next season, but Barcelona – his most likely destination for 2024-25 – do not want to sign him permanently because they feel his asking price is way over the top.
Barcelona forward Joao Felix, on loan from Atletico Madrid, has told the press that the Atletico fans do not know what they are talking about when it comes to his situation at the Metropolitano.
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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