Joan Laporta has admitted he likes the look of Joao Felix.
The Barcelona president, speaking to RAC1 in comments carried by Fabrizio Romano, revealed he’s a huge fan of the Portuguese forward and that the player’s representation is well aware of it.
“I really like Joao Felix,” Laporta said. “It’s a pleasure to see him playing football. Last summer we were working to complete a swap deal with Atletico [Madrid] between Joao Felix and [Antoine] Griezmann, then it collapsed.”
Felix is currently away with the Portuguese national team, preparing to face North Macedonia in Porto this evening in a crucial World Cup Qualifier.
If they win their place in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar is secured.
Felix, 22, joined Los Rojiblancos from Benfica in the summer of 2019. He’s since played 106 games for the Spanish club and contributed 27 goals and 15 assists.
He’s made 21 appearances for Portugal and scored three goals.
Valued at €70m by Transfermarkt, Felix has endured a tough time since arriving at the Wanda Metropolitano but has hit a fine run of form so far this season.
He’s contributed eight goals and six assists in 30 appearances across all competitions for Diego Simeone’s side and is beginning to look like the player that cost Atletico over €120m.
Barça president Laporta to RAC1: "I really like Joao Felix. It's a pleasure to see him playing football. Last summer we working to complete a swap deal with Atlético between Joao Felix and Griezmann, then it collapsed". 🇵🇹 #FCB #Atleti pic.twitter.com/qQmiKtkkGv
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 28, 2022
