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Published on 2024-07-23 07:00:43
Manchester City has no intention of signing Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix, according to a report. Both City and Aston Villa have decided against recruiting the Portuguese international on loan, with a move back to Benfica now appearing to be the most likely scenario. Fans have mixed reactions to the news, with some relieved that the Cityzens won’t be pursuing Felix this summer.
Felix, who was signed by Atletico Madrid for a record fee in 2019, has struggled to meet the high expectations set for him. Despite scoring 34 goals in 131 appearances, his performances have been underwhelming. Some believe that playing under a defensive-minded coach like Diego Simeone affected his output, but unsuccessful loan spells at Chelsea and Barcelona have shown otherwise. City are reportedly focused on retaining Julian Alvarez and have informed Atletico that the Argentinian international is not for sale.
Atletico Madrid is still interested in recruiting Julian Alvarez as Felix’s replacement, but Manchester City is determined to keep hold of the Argentinian forward. Alvarez has expressed dissatisfaction with his playing time, so it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold. With Felix’s future in question and City’s decision to retain Alvarez, the upcoming season promises to be an interesting one for both clubs.
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