FC Barcelona has started its machine in the transfer market to find a guarantee replacement who can cover the sensitive loss of Ousmane Dembélé. Negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain for the French full-back are progressing, and Barça is already preparing to sign an offensive player who makes the difference, scores goals and goes overboard, all without exceeding the margin of engagement. Among the options that are being reactivated at the moment, the possible transfer of Joao Félix with a purchase option stands out.
Since the beginning of summer, the agent of Joao Felix, Jorge Mendes, has offered the services of the young striker to Barcelona. However, at the time, the Catalan club had a saturation of forwards in its squad, so they decided to wait. But with Dembélé’s imminent departure to PSG, the opportunity to invest in a new striker has once again presented itself.
FC Barcelona reactivates its interest in Joao Félix to replace Dembélé
A few weeks ago, Joao Félix surprised everyone by declaring that his only wish was to play for Barcelona. This declaration of love for the Catalan club was not well received by Atlético Madrid, who left the player half out of contention and actively sought to put him on the transfer market. Joao Félix has been patiently waiting for his opportunity to join Barça, and it seems the time has come.
Barcelona will proceed with caution, aware of the complicated situation Atlético is going through with Joao Félix. The Blaugrana club will try to reach an advantageous deal without paying an exorbitant loan fee. A possible option could be a transfer with an option to buy, although Barcelona have no intention of paying the €16m a year which represents the amortization of the player’s purchase.
Joao Félix is considered a versatile player, capable of performing both on the wing and as a second striker. His quality and style of play fit Barcelona’s philosophy perfectly, but the question is whether he would accept a substitute role, which has not been well received at his previous clubs.
Joao Félix’s agent is willing to find a favorable deal for both Barcelona and the player. Although the club is studying other high-level alternatives, the possibility of having Joao Félix remains an attractive option.
With the market still open, Barcelona have a month to evaluate the various options and define their strategy to replace Dembélé. The possibility of seeing Joao Félix in the Blaugrana shirt is a hot topic that will keep Barcelona fans on their toes in the coming weeks.
