Barcelona forward wins award in his country after bright start to the season

In a little over a month at Barcelona, Joao Felix has made a big impact and is already counted as a regular in Xavi Hernandez’s starting lineup.

The 23-year-old joined Barça on a season-long loan deal on the transfer deadline day and has already scored and assisted three goals apiece from eight appearances across all competitions.

Felix wins award in Portugal

As such, owing to his bright start in Portugal, Joao Felix has been awarded the ‘Talent that marks the World’ award for the month of September, reports SPORT.

It is an award presented by the Portuguese league to the Best Portuguese footballer playing outside the country.

And Felix, in light of his starring performances for Barcelona over the past six weeks or so, has been presented with the honour.

“It’s a source of pride, it means that the work is going well. It’s a way of showing that they are paying attention to my work and I’m happy to receive this award,” said Joao Felix after winning the award.

On his adaptation at Barcelona, the forward said: “It’s been super easy. It’s an incredible club, the people are very dedicated.

“I follow the Portuguese league, especially Benfica when I can, but also other games,” he added.

Permanent move on the horizon?

Given how Joao Felix has performed in a very short time at the club, Barcelona are understood to have been totally convinced about the 23-year-old and plan on signing him permanently at the end of the season.

However, Atletico Madrid will pose hurdles in the Catalan giants’ ambitions as they have Joao Felix tied down to a contract until 2029 and plan on demanding €80 million from his permanent departure next year.