Joao Felix scores sensational goal for Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid have no concerns about speculation that super-agent Jorge Mendes is helping Manchester United in their efforts to capture Joao Felix after they missed out on Jadon Sancho.
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But French football expert Julien Laurens has poured cold water on any imminent move to Old Trafford.
“At some point he will want to leave, for sure,” Laurens said.
“Let’s remember, his contract ends in 2022, so that’s quite soon. PSG are hoping he’ll extend that deal but he hasn’t yet.
“I think then if he goes to Real Madrid, it would be his ultimate dream.
“That’s where he’s always wanted to play, that’s where he went as an 11-year-old because they invited him to train with their youth team. He was that good that they wanted to sign him then.
Atletico Madrid signed Joao Felix for £117m last summer (Image: GETTY)
“There’s no doubt at some point he’ll want to go to the Bernabeu and play there. However, there will be other clubs he’ll be keen on.
“Liverpool is a club and a project right now that he’s in awe of, and he’s said that before. That could be something that is very interesting to him.
“I’m sure there will be other clubs in England and Italy, maybe Juventus for example, that would appeal to him.
“But, really, Real Madrid are the ones that he’s dreamed to play for one day, so they’d be the ideal destination for him.”
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