Barcelona make decision to keep Joao Felix but must now put together a deal to sign Portugal international permanently from Atletico Madrid

FC Barcelona are formulating a plan to make Atletico Madrid a reasonable offer for Felix during the upcoming summer transfer window.

Barcelona want to keep Felix
Will have to work out deal with Atleti
Player ready to stay

WHAT HAPPENED? Since joining Barcelona on a season-long loan from Atletico Madrid in the summer, Joao Felix has made a great impact. The Portuguese player has been a headache for opposing defenders across all tournaments with three goals and two assists. According to SPORT, the Catalans are developing a plan to present Atletico with a reasonable offer during the summer transfer window in order to secure the Portuguese player's permanent signing.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: The 23-year-old has made a significant financial sacrifice by deciding to reduce his pay at Barça to only €400,000 for the year, showing his desire to pull on the shirt at Camp Nou.

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WHAT NEXT? Felix is currently away on international duty with Portugal and featured in their 3-2 win over Slovenia yesterday, he will next be in action against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Monday, October 16.

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