Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix wants to sign for Barcelona this summer, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
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Felix had hoped to remain at Chelsea following his loan spell at Stamford Bridge last season but after struggling to make an impact, the Premier League club have opted not to pursue a permanent deal with Atletico.
The Portugal international reported back for pre-season training with Diego Simeone earlier this month but cut a frustrated figure as he spent part of the sessions away from the first-team squad.
Manchester United, Newcastle and Aston Villa have all been linked with a loan move for Felix this summer, but the 23-year-old appears to be intent on joining Barcelona.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano said: ‘Now it’s really important to mention that Joao Felix, in a direct conversation I just had a few minutes ago, told me: ‘I want to go to Barcelona’.
‘Joao Felix told me this very clear statement, he added that Barcelona is the biggest dream of his life since he was a kid and it’s his first choice on the market.
‘These are the words from Joao Felix, he added at the end of the conversation that if this happens it would be a dream come true.
‘We know it’s never easy to negotiate with Atletico Madrid, we know how the financial situation at Barcelona makes things complicated, so we’re not saying this deal will be easy, but Joao Felix’s position is very clear, the statement from the player is that he wants to go to Barcelona.
‘A very clear message from Joao Felix and a very clear intention to join Barcelona.’
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