Benfica have received an offer of €126m for attacking star Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid, the Portuguese club have confirmed in a statement.
Whilst a move to Los Rojiblancos appears to be imminent, the offer from the club appears to have been submitted in installments rather than upfront - so his €120m release clause has not yet been triggered.
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.
According to the latest reports, the Portugal international has already undergone all the necessary medical tests in Madrid.
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.
benardeschi
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In a few years I think the cheapest players will be bought for 75 million. A one year player costing such a figure leaves me wondering how much Cris. Ronaldo and Messi would've costed
Rammy-Asante
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The rate at which money is splash to sign players, I won't be surprised if a player is signed at 500million in the next 6 years
XpLoZiV
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I love the way people trash talk Felix for being 19yo, some say he's immature, he's way more mature than Neymar, some say he's overpriced, not saying that Portuguese league is better but Mbappe was bought for 180m€ and he only scored 16 goals in the farmers league and as we can see he struggles scoring in UCL, Felix scored an hattrick in UEL on his debutant season, some compare him to Ronaldo, but his gameplay is way different than Ronaldo's, wilhich only scored 5 goals for Sporting before his transfer for ManUnited. I would like people to make comments of him after watch him playing or watching his numbers. I hope he becomes a extraordinary player on Atletico to remain u all quiet. Good luck Felix!
Mushroom05
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I haven't seen that much of Felix, but I know for a fact he isn't worth €126m.I know he is very young but he scored something like 19 goals last season, in liga NOS.I think this was when he was younger than Felix is, but when he was younger Ronaldinho scored more than that in one match. ain my opinion he shouldn't be costing Atlético more than €30m-€40m.
EmbraceStarboy
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I'm very disappointed in Atletico and Simeone for signing a young, small and immatured player at such a high price. I wouldn't even be surprised if he flops at ATM because he still has a lot to improve on. I got to watch him against Switzerland and you could see he's still an Amateur. The fact is they are going to lose Griezman and paying such huge amount for someone who is nowhere near replacing him is surprising to me. But I wish him Goodluck.
Athenkosi01
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He'll be a good signing for Atletico De Madrid. Atletico are as good as Real Madrid in signing key players. Diego Simeone will help Felix develop to be one of the best players.
Jazador
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very good talent but need to strenghten his abilities but his potential is huge , btw its not official but gzz to atletico if they manage it
Desmondeyum
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Next time a youngster would be sold for 1000m
AlgerianGriezmann8
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He doesn’t have to be the next Ronaldo, he can be the next Aguero. As long as he lives up to his release clause, he’ll have a good time in Madrid. Welcome, Felix!
onaya
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Now, that's how to announce ambition, losing griezmann for over €100m+ buying Felix a younger upgrade for over €100 +. Hope my club Arsenal is learning???
VanishPrasad
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Problem: Ronaldo keeps humiliating Athletico Madrid. Solution: Purchase the future Ronaldo.
kanyinigideon
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watching this guy in the UEFA league , I didn't really see anything 126m euros about him. I just hope ATL have not wasted their money.
Xixxloly
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The next generation will become more stronger than this generation in the future there will be a lot of shining stars that will be in their prime years and it gonna be lit well I hope so [Comeon]
fredostar
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Atletico Madrid Knows how to do the transfer business very well , whoever the player they approach , they surely get , unlike Barcelona who will follow the player then later the player will turn down or Barcelona will turn down . great deal Atletico
Cumdlmnrt
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this is crazy, he just picked up, needed more assessments before throwing such a huge of money on, definitely antoine griezmann is off to Barcelona. I wish him all the best. football has sold it soul for the money.
fizbdklptu
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Joao Felix for 126m ? I think football is now a money sport