See to believe: the striking signing Barcelona is negotiating, rejected by Real

Real Madrid continues scouting the transfer market to complete the generational change. The main focus of Madridist action in this regard is the defense, following injuries to players like Dani Carvajal and Éder Militão, as well as the midfield.

Despite everything, the scouts led by Juni Calafat are keeping an eye on other options to expand the roster of forwards available to Carlo Ancelotti in the coming summers. Especially when several of their most prominent members are in the sights of Saudi Arabia: Vinícius and Rodrygo Goes could very soon receive offers from that league.

One of the names that has returned to the forefront, due to his complicated situation in England, is João Félix. The former Atlético de Madrid player stood out at Benfica with an excellent performance, something that led the Colchonero sports management to try his transfer by all means. So much so that he remains the most expensive signing in the entire history of the Colchonero entity.

But his performance wearing the red and white jersey didn't meet what many expected from João Félix himself. Irregular and inconsistent in his appearances, Diego Pablo Simeone increasingly relegated him from the starting line-up, forcing the Portuguese striker to leave in order to play more minutes. His loans to teams like Chelsea and FC Barcelona didn't serve to regain the Argentine coach's confidence.

Free path

Thus, João Félix left for Stamford Bridge during the summer of 2024. But that new beginning at the blue entity follows the same dynamic as his time in the Riyadh Air Metropolitano locker room: Enzo Maresca doesn't fully trust his abilities. Once again, João Félix is increasingly likely to leave the English sports discipline according to the information published by "El Nacional".

This digital newspaper indicates that the current blue footballer "regrets" having signed for Chelsea and would be seeking an exit toward an environment he knows well. João Félix has reportedly been the subject of a recent conversation between Chelsea and FC Barcelona to attempt his loan to the blaugrana club, where they have fond memories of him.

In any case, Real Madrid is not interested in adding this young striker to their squad. According to the records from the Valdebebas offices, it seems that they never firmly bet on João Félix. Even during his last matches with Benfica, the white scouts didn't recommend his signing because he might not have the level to establish himself in the European football elite.

Such a prediction, over time, proved not to be inaccurate. The irregular evolution of the Portuguese forward since his departure from "the Eagles" has ultimately distanced João Félix from Santiago Bernabéu locker room. Especially his notable interest in an FC Barcelona where he seems to be truly comfortable on all levels.