Angry Atletico Madrid Fans Destroy Joao Felix Plaque After Barcelona Comments

• Atletico Madrid fans have caused damage to Joao Felix's plaque at the club
• Felix angered Atletico Madrid supporters when he declared his love for Barcelona
• Felix has made 131 appearances for Atletico Madrid since joining the club in 2019

Atletico Madrid fans are furious with Joao Felix and have reacted angrily to his recent statements about his love for La Liga rivals FC Barcelona.

The Portugal forward revealed Barcelona has always been his favourite team and he would love to play for the Catalan giants, a statement that has infuriated the Atletico Madrid board and their supporters.

According to Football Espana, Felix has seen the plaque bearing his name at Civitas Metropolitano vandalised by angry Atletico Madrid supporters as a repercussion for his statement.

Each Atletico Madrid player receives a plaque from Atletico Madrid once they reach 100 games for the La Liga giants, with Joao Felix among the top stars with one from the club.

What are the latest La Liga transfer rumours? Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid

Football

Felix joins Antoine Griezmann and Thibaut Courtois on the villain list of Atletico Madrid supporters after they also had their plaques vandalised for actions against the La Liga club.

Simeone asks for Felix swap deal

Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has asked Barcelona to include their winger Abde Ezzalzouli as part of the deal to sign wantaway forward Joao Felix, Daily Post reports.

Felix has recently voiced his desire to join Barcelona, saying that playing for the Blaugrana is one of his boyhood dreams in a recent interview that has enraged the Atletico Madrid supporters and administration.

Simeone is reportedly not on good terms with Felix, and the Atletico Madrid manager is open to letting the Portugal forward leave for Barcelona this summer.

Felix makes fascinating Barcelona confession

Earlier, Sports Brief reported amidst the uncertainty surrounding his future at Atletico Madrid, Joao Felix has made a significant revelation about his admiration for Barcelona.

Top 5 managers set to replace Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid next summer

Football

After his loan spell with Chelsea, Felix's situation with Atleti remains uncertain, and he has now openly shared his childhood aspirations of playing for the Catalan club.

The Portuguese international is determined to leave the Rojiblancos, particularly so if Diego Simeone continues as the coach, as their relationship has deteriorated, leading to his temporary move to the Premier League in January.