Joao Felix's future at Atletico Madrid hangs in the balance
- Planet Sport writer
- 6 August 2024
Joao Felix's future at Atletico Madrid has remained uncertain, yet there is a possibility he might stay with the La Liga club.
The Portuguese forward is currently part of Atletico's Hong Kong tour, and his performances have been promising. He scored in the friendly against Getafe, and manager Diego Simeone is reportedly considering giving him a chance, provided a lucrative transfer offer does not materialize, according to a report by SPORT.
The Hong Kong tour has sparked curiosity, with fans eager to see if Felix will be among the 25 players selected by Simeone or if he will be given time off to sort out his future amid the summer transfer window. Ultimately, Felix travelled with the team and got some game time.
In his first summer comments, Simeone addressed various topics, including the team's condition and new signings.
When asked about Felix, he expressed his confidence in the player: "He had a good game in the 45 minutes he played. He is an Atletico Madrid player, and as long as he is here, we will evaluate him based on his performance, as we do with everyone on the team."
Felix has been training with Atletico since the end of the Euros, and his teammates are said to be pleased with his efforts.
Despite his desire to leave Madrid, tensions between Felix and the Atletico fanbase are evident. The crowd's insults, lack of celebration for his goal, and his solitary departure in a private vehicle after the friendly highlighted the strained relationship.
Felix's future remains uncertain. Despite his clear intention to leave Atletico, no club have stepped forward with a concrete offer for a transfer or loan that would satisfy Atletico's demands.
Aston Villa have shown interest but has yet to make a decision. Meanwhile, Benfica's president stated that the club could not afford Atletico's asking price or Felix's high wages.
The situation is currently in a state of flux, with Felix's fate hanging in the balance. Simeone's cautious optimism and Felix's performances in Hong Kong suggest a potential reconciliation, but the summer transfer window still holds many possibilities for the talented forward.
