Atletico Madrid’s demands for Barcelona target: €8 million loan fee, full salary to be paid

The tapestry of the summer transfer market, with its endless negotiations and speculation, is nearing the conclusion of its yearly dance.

With only hours left for Barcelona to fulfil their responsibilities, they continue to work against the clock to complete their desired recruitments.

Joao Felix remains one of the players still on the Catalans’ agenda, as the Atletico Madrid outcast’s impending departure this summer paired with Joan Laporta’s fascination for the player has opened the door to a potential transfer.

Atletico Madrid’s demands

Now, according to Gerard Romero, Atletico Madrid are asking for a €8 million loan fee and for Barça to cover Joao Felix’s full salary.

Following the departure of Ansu Fati to Brighton, the possibility of Felix donning the Blaugrana jersey this season is certainly on the cards, as Fati’s exit was perceived as one of the prerequisites for the Portuguese’s signing.

It was already reported earlier today that a three-way agreement between Barça, Atletico Madrid, and Felix on a loan deal was closing in, which implies that Barcelona will end up complying with Atleti’s terms.

Financial injection

Barcelona president Joan Laporta and treasurer Ferran Olive have stepped up and provided personal guarantees worth €20.2 million as a result of the team experiencing problems with the Libero Football Fund’s due payment.

La Liga has reportedly approved the personal guarantees essentially indicating that Barcelona has been given the go-ahead to wrap up their pending transfers and registrations.

Atletico president drops hint

In a major revelation by the Atletico Madrid president, Enrique Cerezo, he stated (h/t Mundo Deportivo): “You will soon know what will happen with Joao Felix. He already said he wants to go to Barcelona.”

With the Atleti president himself adding fuel to the fire and affirming Felix’s public statements, it seems the move will eventually come to fruition.