Joao Felix renews for Atletico Madrid before Barca loan move

Joao Felix is already in Barcelona, resting in a hotel waiting to sign his loan contract with Barça. The Portuguese player will become a member of the Blaugrana team on the last day of the transfer window, but at the same time, Atlético Madrid secured his continuity.

The journalist from 'Relevo,' Matteo Moretto, has reported Joao Félix's renewal with Atlético Madrid before finalizing his loan to FC Barcelona.

The truth is that the Portuguese player already had a long-term contract with Atlético Madrid, which was set to expire in 2027. The contract extension would be for one more season -- Atletico later announced it was for two seasons.

This follows the same 'modus operandi' as when Joao Félix went to Chelsea last winter, also on loan from Atlético Madrid. He had a contract until 2026, but at that time, it was extended for one more season.

Joao Félix expressed his desire to play for FC Barcelona from the beginning, and the Portuguese player has achieved his goal. On Friday afternoon, he flew to Barcelona, where he met with his agent, Jorge Mendes, and the arrival of Joao Cancelo is also expected to complete Barcelona's squad.