PSG and Bayern, on the lookout for João Félix

João Félix wishes to leave Atlético de Madrid in the next winter market or, failing that, in the summer, as reported by AS last October 14. The striker is experiencing an ordeal under the orders of Simeone andeven, had to resort to the help of a psychologist to be able to face the months of competition that lie ahead under the orders of the Argentine.

Before this panorama, three clubs have already shown their interest in getting their services. Bayern, PSG and an English team, which could be Manchester United, are willing to participate in the bid to sign João Félix. As this newspaper has learned, the parisian team is already in contact with the portuguese’s close circle to find the formula that will take him to France in the winter market, although this option is complicated. Above all, because at Atlético they expect João Félix to have a good World Cup with Portugal and the situation becomes more favorable for the rojiblanco team both to retain it and make it explode at the end in the Metropolitan or to have the upper hand in case a sale is necessary.

Both the French club and Bayern already tried to sign him months ago, but Atlético refused any type of negotiation. United, for its part, already wanted João Félix when he decided in 2019 to sign for the rojiblanco club. However, this last summer he insisted and presented an offer for 7 that was around 130 million euros. The red and white entity, with Miguel Ángel Gil at the helm and as great supporter of João, rejected it and referred as always to the player’s termination clause: 350 million.

From leader to fifth forward

The Portuguese striker has asked up to three times to leave Atlético. The mattress leaders have always closed the exit door. However, this time everything seems to indicate that they will not put any impediment to negotiate its sale. The relationship with Simeone is more complicated than ever y, although the coach insists that when he recovers his best version and the goal will count again, João Félix has lost his stripes and at this time it can be said, as the numbers attest, that he is the team’s fifth striker.

The coach’s confidence in the player has decreased since the season began and, after the return of the national team break, it has collapsed. João Félix started in seven of the first eight games of the course, thanks to his remarkable preseason, the three assists he gave in the league debut in Getafe and the connection he was forming with Morata. After the FIFA date, not only has he not entered the eleven, but he only has 37 minutes in six games. Against Bruges, with the episode of the breastplate launched, and against Rayo he didn’t even get to jump onto the field.

João Félix’s wish is to leave in January. Atlético would prefer that, if necessary, his departure took place at the end of the season. However, it cannot be ruled out that the agreement would end up closing under the formula of a transfer in January with a mandatory purchase option for next summer. In any case, the future of João Félix, the most expensive signing in Atlético’s history, is more uncertain and complicated than ever.