Benfica star Joao Felix has already passed his medical with Atletico Madrid and signed a contract, according to Onda Cero.
On Monday, Marca reported the deal was ‘imminent’ after his €120m release clause was met by Los Rojiblancos.
Atleti are willing to trigger the 19-year-old’s clause in a deal which will eclipse their previous club record - the capture of winger Thomas Lemar from Monaco, a move which cost a potential €72m.
The fresh reports follows on from Diario AS citing a report in Portuguese outlet Record which stated the teenager was already in the Spanish capital to complete his move.
It is claimed the Felix deal will be funded by Antoine Griezmann’s exit from the club - a release clause also standing at €120m - which would also represent a record sale for Los Rojiblancos.
It is also said that the promise of regular first-team football, the role of Coach Diego Simeone and his agent Jorge Mendes’s relationship with Atleti all as being key.
Felix, 19, has risen to prominence for the Lisbon-based giants this season and netted 20 goals while registering 11 assists for the club, who regained the Portuguese top-flight.
The player’s contract at the Lisbon-based giants run through until 2023 although previous reports have claimed Benfica are trying to move this up to €200m with a new deal.
Felix has netted in two Lisbon derbies against Sporting CP this season and also scored against FC Porto in a key title clash in January.
That has led to the attack-minded midfielder being labelled as ‘the next Cristiano Ronaldo’ while Atletico Madrid, Borussia Dortmund and Manchester United have also scouted the player.
The player is said to be versatile and can operate in a number of attacking positions, while he starred in the UEFA Youth League semi-finals in 2016-17 against Real Madrid.
Longlife2000
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Congratulations What a nice decision, from a great striker to an expected strong defender😂😂
Vozbdmpy
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People should understand that age plays a role in determining the value of a player cos of re-sell value. ATM is buying a player who they can enjoy for a decade or sell to another player in the next 5 years easily. He's a top young player with a high ceiling and he had a release clause. Good one for La Liga!
Kharrl
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Apparently Atletico Madrid also has the financial muscle to beat Manchester United to sign a player with such a release clause. Man U is indeed not serious 😂😂😂
leofrankid12
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the transfer window has finally opened for Atletico Madrid.... it's just remaining BARCELONA
XpLoZiV
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Not fully confirmed yet, but I hope he doesn't leave benfica, he should stay at least one more year and prove himself, also Atletico is not the best club in the world, I mean it's a bad move from Felix, he won't win any titles
Mosanya
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Wow that is incredible news for atletico fans, he will serve as a replacement for griezmann, he is young and will succeed in the future, he is talented... I hope he enjoys atletico and helps the team, good luck Felix
Nesaiknruy_Legend
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I'd say Atletico is a great destination. Sure the pressure is on but he gets to be the main man. Look how it turns out when top players go to teams with already established stars, most of the time those players that go to teams with established stars fail e.g. Coutinho having to play out of position to make way for Messi. Felix would be in a position as the clubs ace at Atletico. Personally I'd say he should definitely spend until the age of 22/23 at Benfica to nurture his talent but you know how it is with young players nowadays. Mbappe revolutionised football by being dominant from an early age and with his rise came other stars rising such as Sancho, Dembele, Odoi, Vinicius, Brahim Diaz etc. and now Felix too has joined that group. Itll be very tough, near impossible to hold onto him but if he knew what's best for him, he would stay put at Benfica for a few years, gain experience and then move once he feels he has mastered the maturity to play at an elite club. The most successful footballers move at age 21-23 e.g Ronaldo, Hazard, Neymar etc.
Duabeiksty
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why is everyone on this app obsessed with you? are you famous? a player? actor? coach? model? genius? or why does so many people say they love you?
shes gorgeous,sweet,smart,kind and funny,what more do u want?? and i love her too,why is that bugging u?