Sid Lowe says Atletico Madrid’s offer to Benfica for Joao Felix represents a shift in their transfer strategy, but isn’t convinced it will pay off.
Sid Lowe explains why the transition to life at Atleti could be especially difficult for Joao Felix should he make the move to Madrid this summer.
Benfica says Atletico Madrid has made an offer of €126 million to sign teenage forward Joao Felix, touted in Portugal as a possible successor to Cristiano Ronaldo.
The transfer would be one of the most expensive ever in football, with a higher price tag than what Juventus paid Real Madrid for Ronaldo — nearly €100m — last year.
Benfica said on Wednesday that the club was evaluating the offer, which would give the club a net value of €120m, equivalent to the player’s buyout clause.
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Sid Lowe explains why the transition to life at Atleti could be especially difficult for Joao Felix should he make the move to Madrid this summer.
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Joao Felix has said he will not make a decision regarding his future until after the UEFA Nations League final.
The young Benfica forward — hailed as ‘the new Cristiano Ronaldo’ — is preparing to play against Netherlands with Portugal on Sunday and has attracted the attention of top European clubs this season, including Manchester City and Manchester United, after scoring 15 goals and setting up nine more in 26 league appearances. It was his debut season with Benfica and helped the club win…
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He’s a player we all have to get used to calling “The New Ronaldo,” and he’s going to be a regular fixture in Transfer Talk throughout the summer.
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Steve Nicol gives his take on the latest transfer rumours, including Manchester United’s interest in goalkeeper Jan Oblak and Benfica sensation Joao Felix.
Benfica have said they have not received any offers for Joao Felix, who has been compared to Cristiano Ronaldo, but expect clubs to make a move over the summer.
Attacking midfielder Felix, who has a €120 million release clause in his contract, is reported to be interesting clubs including Real Madrid, Manchester United and Juventus.
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