In this summer window, Barca are hoping to get reinforcements in the front. In addition to the superstar-level goals of Haaland and Levan, there is also a direct competitor to barca's obsession, he is Felix.
Barca president Laporta has personally admitted that they tried to sign Felix last summer window. But Atletico refused to release them, and Barca's wishes were disappointed. In this regard, the Daily Sports newspaper said that Barca's pursuit of Felix will not stop. Despite the current financial situation of the club, the team has always dreamed of signing the Portuguese star and hopes that its agent Mendes can help them achieve this goal.
As the saying goes: "If you don't forget it, there will be an echo." "The brokerage crocodile Mendes seems to feel Barca's heart and is willing to help?
Earlier, the Daily Sports followed up with a report that agent Jorge Mendes said that if Atletico qualified for the Champions League next season, he was willing to pressure the Sheets Army and help Barca buy Felix. As compensation, Mendes offered Atletico Madrid three alternatives to Felix: Guedes, Adama and Trincon, all three of whom were also agents of Mendes.
The news is certainly a positive for Barca. The cost of getting Haaland is too high, in addition to the 75 million severance payment, the agent's commission and the signing fee of the player's father are a large expense, and the player's salary requirements are high, and the injury risk has increased this season, which has become the reason for Barca's recent cooling of interest in Haaland.
Although Barca also have a scandal with Levan, it is more of a player who is using Barca to raise prices. Bayern are unlikely to let levine go until they find a replacement, and the players' salaries are also very high, and their age does not meet the requirements of the long-term development of the team.
Felix is favored by Barca's top brass, and the player's technical characteristics can also adapt to the team's passing style of play. The recent sudden increase in rumors with Barca undoubtedly indicates that their center of gravity has begun to shift from Haaland's to Felix's.
Being able to join Barca is also a positive change for Felix. For a technical player like Felix, the offensive talent under Simeone's iron defensive system was greatly stifled, and gradually changed to an engineer-type forward.
In the Champions League match against Manchester City, Atletico all retreated and put on a 550 formation, without a single shot in the whole game. Felix spent almost all of his energy on the defensive end before being replaced in the 81st minute, delivering a game-high five interceptions and two more clearances. For an attacker, in such an extreme defensive system, the whole game is focused on doing defensive work, playing football is depressing, and it is difficult to get promoted.
The Barça players have offensive blood flowing in their minds, and what they think in their minds is to "attack, attack, attack again" to crush the opponent. Under the guidance of such tactical ideas, the attacking players show their talents and show their offensive talents to the fullest. In addition, we can also see that under the tutelage of Xavi, Barça has blossomed more, and the performance of offensive players has been renewed than before. If Felix were to be chosen, he could not have been less attracted by Barca's style.
If Mendes is willing to help, it will certainly increase Barca's chances of success. But at first, Atletico paid 120 million euros for Felix, trying to convince them to release, Barca's offer will certainly not be less than 100 million.