Atlético Madrid name João Félix asking price, ruling Barcelona out

A fresh insight into the future of Atlético Madrid star João Félix has this week been forthcoming online.

The info comes courtesy of Marca, and highlights the alleged demands being pushed by the Atlético brass to sanction their out-of-favour frontman’s sale.

Félix is for his part of course fresh off another loan spell away from Spain’s capital, with Barcelona.

Leading into the summer, it was widely reported that Barca were eager to bring the Portuguese international back, despite his ongoing inconsistencies.

Recent weeks, however, have seen the track go somewhat cold.

And, if the latest word stemming from the media is anything to go by, it should not be difficult to understand why…

As per Marca, Atlético do not want to farm Félix out on loan again for the 2024/25 campaign, instead seeking a permanent sale.

To sanction as much, however, the Rojiblancos have made clear their demands of around €60 million.

Such figures rule a Barcelona outfit who are focusing their full attentions on the addition of Nico Williams firmly out of the equation, with it remaining to be seen whether or not any other club is willing to meet such a steep asking price.

Conor Laird | GSFN