Atlético Madrid want $85 million for Joao Felix and Barcelona made a decision

Barcelona's 2023/24 season has been disappointing. They failed to meet most of the goals they set for themselves, such as winning the Super Cup, the Copa del Rey and La Liga, and now they only have a chance to compete for the Champions League title, although it seems difficult for them to keep up with other European giants such as Real Madrid and Manchester City.

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With this scenario, many things will change next summer. It is known that Xavi Hernandez will step down as coach after the end of the season, while there may also be changes in the squad. Some players will leave and others will surely arrive to give more options to the next manager in sectors of the field where needed.

One of the stars of the team whose future is still undecided is Joao Felix. The Portuguese forward was loaned by Atlético Madrid until June 30 and, after that date, he must return to his parent club. But manager Diego Simeone will hardly take him into account, so he will have to look for his place in another club.

According to the newspaper Marca, Barcelona intend to keep him for next season, but things will not be easy. Atlético Madrid will try to sell him to recover at least a part of the investment they made for him, so they will ask for a figure close to $85 million. The problem is that Los Blaugranas cannot pay that amount due to their serious financial problems.

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What will they do?

Barcelona have other forwards like Robert Lewandowski, Vitor Roque, Ferran Torres, Raphinha and Lamine Yamal, and Ansu Fati will probably return after his loan at Brighton. With this scenario, the only alternative for Joao Felix to continue in Catalunya for another year is to agree a new loan deal, something that seems difficult considering that Atlético Madrid will try to receive money for him.