The Portuguese youngster Joao Felix is currently on loan with Chelsea FC, and new rumors suggest that Manchester United want the 23-year-old to make their attacking lineup even stronger.
The Red Devils had to let superstar Cristiano Ronaldo go after both parties agreed to a contract termination last December. Erik Ten Hag’s side suffered other major blows in their attacking lineup after Anthony Martial suffered consecutive injuries that kept him out of the game for an extended period.
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Furthermore, Mason Greenwood’s absence due to accusations of sexual assault has only made matters worse. Manchester United are now fourth in the Premier League table after outstanding performances from Marcus Rashford. Rashford, however, has injured himself, and is currently out, albeit only for a short period.
Joao Felix makes a great choice for a long-term investment. Chelsea agreed a deal with Atletico Madrid for a 6 month loan to secure the Portuguese attacker, with an option to buy him permanently. However, the prolific forward will prefer to play in European competitions, and given Chelsea’s current position in the Premier League table (11th), that deal might not be so lucrative for the player anymore.
Joao Felix: The Rising Portuguese Football Star and His Potential Move to Manchester United
Joao Felix is a Portuguese professional footballer who currently plays as a forward for the Portugal national team and London club Chelsea FC. He was born on November 10, 1999, in Viseu, Portugal.
Felix began his youth career at Porto before moving to Benfica in 2015. He made his professional debut for Benfica in August 2018 and quickly established himself as one of the most exciting young talents in European football. In July 2019, Félix was signed by Atletico Madrid for a club-record fee of €126 million, making him one of the most expensive players in history at the time.
The 23-year-old has been widely praised for his technical ability, dribbling skills, and eye for goal. He is a versatile player who can play as a striker, in the wings, and even as a False 9. He has also been compared to his compatriot and former Atletico Madrid player, Cristiano Ronaldo, for his playing style and potential.
Joao Felix – The Art of Dribbling https://t.co/T7GCKTccij https://t.co/TsMm3V0qjC
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Joao Felix has a current market value of €50 million, according to Transfermarkt. Manchester United can definitely pay up that sum of money to secure his services. However, whether they can negotiate such a deal with Atletico Madrid remains to be seen.
The versatile Portuguese youngster will surely be an asset to Erik Ten Hag’s side, and only time will tell whether Manchester United will be able to secure his services.
