According to “The Telegraph”, the London squad would have broken in by force to take the Portuguese this winter
Follow the public auction for Joao Félix. While Atlético de Madrid are still unwilling to let go of the club’s biggest investment in recent years, the Portuguese player is still determined to leave the rojiblanca ship in this winter market, whether on loan or transferred. The last English club linked to Joao is Chelsea. According to ‘De Telegraaf’, the Chelsea are looking to sign an agreement with Atlético de Madrid for Joao Felix on what would be an initial loan to bolster Graham Potter’s attack for the second half of the season, to later undertake a further purchase of the player from June 30 , the date the Portuguese would end his fourth season with the rojiblanco team.
Joao, at least 100 “kilo” to make him leave Atleti
Taking into account that João Félix was the largest investment in Atlético’s history, he signed for 127 million euros for seven seasons, with a 350 “kilo” clause. Based on this, the rojiblanco club is considering two formulas to release the ‘Menino de Oro’. The first, a transfer for an amount that is always higher than it 100 million. Or, failing that, even an order with a subsequent purchase, which would allow him to collect those 100 “kilos” mentioned. The annual depreciation costs of the Portuguese amount to 18 million. After four seasons as a mattress maker, the club still has to write off 54 “kilograms” of the signing. An important “pinch”.
Doors open to negotiate an exit
Last summer, Atleti turned down offers to sell João, not wanting to lose their big investment with LaLiga that was already underway. Now the context is radically different. The player is ready to leave and Atlético has admitted: if a good offer comes, they listen. That is why Atlético has set a minimum to negotiate: that 100 million. Enough to cover the ongoing debit of the transfer and also to put in more money for the transfer. If he gets that last amount, he wouldn’t lose money on ‘Operation João’ and might even get some money pumped in after the European Knockout, as he can’t afford another loss-making exercise.
The public auction for João and the interested clubs
Which clubs are interested? It is an auction and the list of candidates for João is long: there is speculation in the Prime Minister about the interest of Manchester Unitedfrom Astonville from Unai Emery, who is looking for new stars to please his fans and even the Arsenal. No one has so far submitted a written offer to Atlético de Madrid. According to “The Telegraph”, Chelsea are now interested in the possible surgery for Joao Félix and would like to bet on strengthening their team with the Portuguese, as long as Atleti accept a loan until June 30, with a subsequent purchase of the player. At Atlético they are still waiting for the arrival of a solid offer for the player, who has not yet reached the offices of the Metropolitan. In Spain, the winter market will open from January 2 and everything indicates that Joao is on the exit.
Source: Goal