Atletico Madrid forward’s brother on possible Barcelona move: “He was very brave”

Joao Felix’s brother, Hugo Felix has come out in support of the Atletico Madrid forward, saying that his big brother has been ‘very brave’ throughout the recent transfer movement and more importantly, he has never seen a player showing such immense love for a club.

Only a few days ago, the Portuguese forward spoke dearly of Barcelona, admitting his love and admiration for the Catalan team. He also added that presenting the Blaugrana has been his childhood dream.

“I would love to play for Barça. 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.”

Felix’s words have put Atletico Madrid in an extremely difficult situation and more importantly, it has revived his lost links with Barcelona. However, given the fact that his contract runs until 2027, the cost of his signing is expected to rise upto €25 million which is why Barcelona have decided to distant themselves.

Given his comments, it is all but certain that Atletico will not want to continue with the forward and for that, they are willing to do everything possible, including a swap deal with Barcelona involving Ferran Torres and Eric Garcia. As it turns out, however, the team from Catalonia does not want to be a part of it.

Observing the movement from the front, Felix’s brother, Hugo, who plays as a midfielder for Benfica B, said that it is very brave of the Portuguese to speak so highly of a rival team.

“You already know my opinion. This is a decision of the clubs, which have to meet and find a final proposal,” he was quoted by SPORT.

“He was very brave. I don’t remember that a player has shown such clear love for a club. He has already said it that he wants to go to Barça,” he added.

As of today, it has been reported that Xavi and his coaching staff consider Felix as a misfit for Barcelona. Add to it the cost of the operation and Barcelona are simply in no state to even think of the transfer.