FC Bayern was repeatedly associated with a commitment from Joao Felix last summer. Accordingly, the Portuguese was traded as a possible Lewandowski replacement on the Isar. According to current reports, the 22-year-old is still an issue for the German record champions.
According to information from “SPORT1”, Bayern contacted Atletico Madrid in June this year and asked regarding a possible transfer of Joao Felix. “BILD” and “Sky” have confirmed this report, so there were definitely corresponding thoughts regarding Felix on Säbener Straße. However, the Rojiblancos’ answer was clear: Atletico was not ready to talk regarding selling the offensive all-rounder.
Will Bayern make a new attempt at Felix in the summer of 2023?
As reported by the Spanish “AS”., several top European clubs have the striker on their list. In addition to Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United, FC Bayern should also continue to deal with the Portuguese international.
It is interesting: According to the newspaper, Felix definitely wants to leave Atletico. Reason: The 22-year-old is dissatisfied with his role under coach Diego Simeone. The attacker is quite open to a change in winter.
Unlike in the past transfer period, those responsible in Madrid are now open to a sale. However, the club would first like to wait for the World Cup and hopes that Felix will be able to increase his market value once more at the tournament. So far this season, he hasn’t scored in 12 games.
As the “AS” wants to know, PSG should already be in contact with the players and can imagine a winter transfer. Manchester United would also like to make intensive efforts for the offensive player in January. For Bayern, on the other hand, a transfer should not be an option in the coming change period. According to sports director Hasan Salihamidzic, newcomers will not be considered until the end of the current season at the earliest.
Felix is contractually bound to Atletico Madrid until 2026. Its current market value is estimated at 70 million euros.