La Liga
Atlético Madrid has rejected a proposal from Chelsea for the Portuguese striker João Félix, according to sources close to the negotiations. The Madrid team has expressed its dissatisfaction with the initial offer of 35 million euros, in addition to another 35 million as a mandatory purchase to be paid next season. Despite the speculations, as reported by the newspaper AS, the Madrid club denies having received a formal offer.
Conversations between both clubs have become complicated, especially after the failed transfer of Samu Omorodion, a promising player for whom Chelsea changed the terms of the agreement at the last moment, causing unrest at Atlético. This situation has strained the relationship between both entities, adding difficulty to the ongoing negotiations.
They expect to receive more money for the Portuguese player
Atlético has tried to part ways with João Félix in the last two summers, as his relationship with the club has significantly deteriorated. Despite being one of the highest-paid players in the team and having five more years on his contract, his performance has declined, leading the club to consider his exit. However, any incoming offers must meet Atlético's financial expectations, as they will not let go of the player at any price.
Agent Jorge Mendes is currently in London mediating between the parties, but negotiations seem far from reaching a conclusion. The Madrid team aims to receive much more money than what the Londoners are offering to pay in this transfer market; while the overall price is fine, they want to get at least 40 million euros in order to reinvest in another player, whether it be Conor Gallagher or Mikel Merino.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Ofertón de 70 millones por una estrella del Atlético
