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Demand for Juventus and Milan balk at Joao Felix

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Joao Felix is keen to leave Atletico Madrid. But demand being courted by Juventus, Milan, PSG, Arsenal, and Manchester United, it appears that no club is willing to pay the astronomical sums demanded.

When Atletico spent €127 million to acquire the 23-year-old Portugal international from Benfica in the summer of 2019, he became the most expensive player in the club’s history.

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He made 19 competitive appearances this season, producing five goals and three assists while doing so. However, his relationship with head coach Diego Simeone has run into difficulties.

Atletico Madrid reportedly stated they are willing to allow him to depart on loan in January. But only for a fee of €15m for a period of six months, according to numerous publications in Spain, Italy, and Portugal.

In addition, the club would have to pay €6 million in salary throughout that time.

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What did the player demand to play Milan?

His agents have made offers to teams like Juventus and Milan. But none of them are willing to shell out €21 million for just a six-month lease on Joao Felix.

Joao Felix is eager to leave Atletico Madrid, but it seems that no team is ready to pay the outrageous sums asked. Despite being court by Juventus. Milan, PSG, Arsenal, and Manchester United.

The 23-year-old Portugal international was purchased by Atleti for €127 million from Benfica in the summer of 2019, making him the most expensive player in the team’s history.

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He made 19 competitive appearances this season. Contributing five goals and three assists in the process, although he has had trouble getting along with head coach Diego Simeone.

According to various media in Spain. Italy, and the United Kingdom. Atletico Madrid allegedly said they are prepare to let him leave on loan in January. But only for a sum of €15m for a duration of six months.

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