Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix has revealed that he would 'love to join Barcelona' this summer, with fans now defacing his plaque.
The Portugal international had a fairly underwhelming spell in the Premier League at Chelsea, who did not pursue a permanent transfer this summer.
This has left his future in doubt as he has trained with Atletico Madrid's academy for part of pre-season in Spain.
As quoted by Fabrizio Romano, Felix opened up on his future in a come and get me plea to Barcelona.
'Barcelona has always been my first choice and I would love to join them,' he said.
'It was always my dream since I was a kid. If it happens, it will be a dream come true for me.'
This comes as Marca report that the only current offer on the table for Felix is from Unai Emery's Aston Villa.
However, the forward is believed to have rejected the proposal as he wishes to play in the Champions League next season.
The admission has left fans furious, with supporters account Atleti Francia reealing that his plaque at the stadium has been defaced.
With his name crossed out, the fans wrote next to his plaque 'Va Al Barca', a direct translation which means 'Go to Barcelona'.
Furthermore, Marca have now reported that his statement to Romano has sparked outrage within the club.
Atletico Madrid consider it 'unprofessional and disrespectful' while they say that his agent know exactly what 'conditions must be met for his exit'.
It remains to be seen as to what the future holds for all parties, with the situation getting messy in Spain.
BalogunGoriolaMido
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If they even want those garbage players, we might as well add Roberto and Alonso in there too😂
You are a bad guy 🤣🤣🤣
Crissi
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We both know he is, but let give them Ferran and add Garcia
If they even want those garbage players, we might as well add Roberto and Alonso in there too😂
Fvar4ever
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This one is following the path Lukaku took. He’s bout to destroy his career with such statement
Lukaku is 30, this kid is 24 and stuck on a long contract and for a team that dosnt fit his style of play.
Fvar4ever
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And play which position? Even Fati don’t have playing time because I’m sure you guys play the same position
I would play him over Fati any day of the week.
Fvar4ever
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Why is Atletico upset! There the ones that put him in a 200 year contract! They want to sell him, then bring down the evaluation. Simple. No one will pay what there asking and honestly he’s not worth $90 million. Athletico need to come wake up to reality and bite the bullet on this one. He’s worth $60 million max. Is he a good player, sure he is. He never fit Atletico system and I was thinking how in the hell did he choose to come to Athletico and on too if that a 6 year contract. He wants to go to Barca so if Atletico are smart and want to cut there losses, make an evaluation of the player that is realistic and go from there.
Wewouldbefine
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And play which position? Even Fati don’t have playing time because I’m sure you guys play the same position
BalogunGoriolaMido
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As if they would accept that😂😂 I’m a Barca fan but ferran Torres is garbage
We both know he is, but let give them Ferran and add Garcia
NgoranEmile
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The only club that everyone is blasting everywhere but all the players still want to play for the club... They refuse oil money, reduce their salaries, force their moves, some refuse their exits, some pay their clubs their to come to Barcelona... It's just more than a football club. Barca with millions of fans, I am one, Barca with a single fan, I am the one, Barca without a fan, I am dead... BarcaForLife
Firemoonrocks
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They guy don’t deserve to play champions league
Crissi
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A swap deal with FERRAN will be the best option.
As if they would accept that😂😂 I’m a Barca fan but ferran Torres is garbage
MkonoJr
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No! Barca considered his price tag to be too alarming as at that time & still high now.
ooh okay I guess even now we can't afford him then
Duabcklmnp
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good
Rayacinpst
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just give him chance
Culé_Sushant
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He will be so good in Barca attacking style and now he should be available for bargain price
lanostuz
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he's a flop, let him go and prove his worthlessness over there too
papabrains
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But when we needed him he himself chose Atletico, why now ?
No! Barca considered his price tag to be too alarming as at that time & still high now.
papabrains
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No need for Atletico's higher hierarchy to fume over Felix comments...That's his ultimate preference & that should be respected.
BalogunGoriolaMido
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A swap deal with FERRAN will be the best option.
Judabdeory
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It will be a great signing if Barça can go for him
Ab_yormight
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This one is following the path Lukaku took. He’s bout to destroy his career with such statement
Hasibullahhabib
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I like to see him in Barca Jersey, I believe he will one of best players in the world...
Nuteknoyz
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Hahahah...This kid has always been confused
MkonoJr
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But when we needed him he himself chose Atletico, why now ?