Barcelona to use ‘Antoine Griezmann tactic’ in bid to land Joao Felix permanently from Atletico Madrid

Barcelona’s pursuit of Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid has sparked interest and speculation within the football world. Despite Felix’s inconsistent performances for the Blaugrana this season, Barcelona is determined to secure his services permanently. However, Atletico Madrid’s asking price of €70-80 million has presented a financial challenge for Barcelona, as it exceeds their budget.

According to reports from Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona is considering making an initial offer of €30-40 million to Atletico Madrid for Felix’s signature. Should this offer be rejected, Barcelona is open to the possibility of securing Felix on a loan deal for a second season. The Catalan side is eager to finalize the deal as early as January to avoid any potential summer dramas and to prevent an increase in Felix’s value or interest from other clubs if he delivers a series of impressive performances.

Drawing parallels to Atletico’s own strategy when re-signing Antoine Griezmann, Barcelona aims to drive down the price tag by capitalizing on Felix’s desire to remain at the club and the negative reception he may face upon a potential return to Atletico Madrid. Felix’s recent celebrations against his former club have added an extra layer of complexity to the situation, making his departure from Atletico even more likely.

As Barcelona continues to negotiate with Atletico Madrid, all eyes will be on Felix when Barcelona takes on second-placed Girona. The anticipation surrounding the match is high, as Barcelona aims to close the four-point gap on their local rivals. Felix’s performance will undoubtedly be assessed by both clubs and could influence the course of the ongoing negotiations.

Barcelona’s tactical approach demonstrates their determination to secure a promising talent like Joao Felix, despite the obstacles they face in terms of finances and Atletico Madrid’s demands. The outcome of their pursuit will likely shape the future dynamics of both clubs and contribute to the broader narrative of the football transfer market.