Last summer, Barcelona wanted to sign the Portuguese duo on a one-year loan from Atletico Madrid and Manchester City.
The Portuguese defender arrived on loan at Barcelona in the last summer transfer period to bolster the Blaugrana’s defense in the dying moments, while his compatriot Joao Felix also arrived from Atlético Madrid to bolster the team’s attack.
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Manchester City have decided not to bring the player back to the English club after his loan spell at the Catalan club ends, and here’s what Mundo Deportivo reported: It said City manager Pep Guardiola had made it clear he did not want the player. , so the club’s management decided to completely abandon it next summer to avoid possible controversy.
City’s decision in favor of Barca; Because now it will be easier to get the services of a player on an ongoing basis.
The newspaper also reported that the economic situation at Blaugrana does not allow the acquisition of Joao Felix on a permanent basis, given the high demands of Atlético Madrid to agree to the player’s departure.