Benfica Confirm Joao Felix Will Join Atletico Madrid For €126M!

Benfica have confirmed that they have received an extraordinary €126M million for Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid.

The 19-year-old had a breakout season at Benfica last season, scoring 20 goals in 43 matches including 15 goals in the league, helping the Eagles win the title.

Felix attracted the interest from a host of top European clubs including the both Manchester clubs with whom he was strongly linked.

The move was put off due to Benfica not accepting anything less than the release clause of Joao Felix set at €120M.

But it’s Atleti that have agreed to pay €126M, €6M more than his release clause as the offer is divided in installments, it doesn’t trigger the release clause.

The ball is in now Benfica’s court and if they accept the offer,it will make him the fifth most expensive footballer of all-time.

There are reports that superagent Jorge Mendes has helped broker the deal, despite not being Felix’s agent.

And that he is going to earn a whopping £32.18m if the deal goes through.

Felix can play on either wing, or centrally, and made his Portugal debut in their UEFA Nations League semi-final win against Switzerland.

However, his performance was slightly underwhelming, and he was ultimately dropped for the final.

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