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Published on 2024-07-22 09:37:06
Portuguese newspaper Correio da Manhã reports Aston Villa and Manchester City have both ditched any plans to sign João Félix from Atletico Madrid this summer.
The report sets the ground for Benfica to have a clear run at the Portugal international so there’s a chance a little local bias is at play here.
Félix is currently on holiday after his participation at Euro 2024. He’s due to return to Atletico in the coming days, but Diego Simeone doesn’t want him there and would like to avoid the awkwardness of him arrive for pre-season.
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