Joao Felix did not have a memorable half-season in Atlético Madrid, and the final straw was the match with Rayo Vallecano, when the “Quilts” played 1:1, and the Portuguese remained on the bench. Disappointed by all that, at the meeting with manager Georges Mendes, he asks to leave Madrid. Even at the club, Miguel Angel Hill admits that no one is completely satisfied and leaves the door open for a split.
Felix leaves the World Cup in Qatar without the fanfare and stories about the great talent who was once paid 127,000,000 euros. But first the goal against Ghana and then the two assists to demolish Switzerland made him relevant again.
PSG is mentioned, although it doesn’t seem to be in the foreground, as Felix probably wouldn’t have guaranteed playing time there either. That’s why many in the Premier League fell for the bait. Starting with Manchester United, who after the (un)expected parting with Cristiano Ronaldo has space for one offensive player. Chelsea are also being considered, the new owners from the USA have been particularly active in the last six months.
This is not the end either, Madrid’s “Marka” writes that Arsenal and Aston Villa have gone on the offensive. Villa, now under the management of Unai Emery who initiated the move, have the money but it does not appear to be an attractive enough destination for the Portuguese. Arsenal is another story. Mikel Arteta’s system is finally paying off, the Gunners top the Premier League table and are once again interesting to everyone.
It remains to be seen whether Bayern Munich will join the race. This year, the Bavarians offered 100,000,000 euros, but Hill Marine didn’t even think about it then. Meanwhile, the situation has changed.
