Ex Barcelona Football Director Could Join La Liga Rivals Atletico Madrid: Reports

• Mateu Alemany brought to an end his spell as director of football in Barcelona earlier in the summer
• The 60-year-old was linked with a move to Premier League club Aston Villa
• The former Mallorca president could join La Liga giants Atletico Madrid

La Liga giants Atletico Madrid look poised to acquire a significant figure in the world of football. However, this acquisition isn't aimed at enhancing their on-field prowess but rather at fortifying the club's football management structure and overall operations off the pitch.

Former Barcelona director of football Matueu Alemany has been linked with a move to join the hierarchy at the Madrid-based club.

Earlier in August, the 60-year-old Alemany announced that he was leaving his role as Barcelona’s Director of Football, as reported by Football Espana.

His exit was accompanied by speculations connecting him with a move to Unai Emery’s Aston Villa.. Nevertheless, he subsequently reconsidered this move, and reports suggested a strained relationship with former Barcelona midfielder Deco, who ultimately succeeded Alemany at the Catalan club.

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Atletico to sign Alemany

The former president of Mallorca, whose tenure at Barcelona was marked by significant financial acumen, as per reports from Relevo, may be inclined to consider a transition to Los Colchoneros.

Reports suggest that Atletico Madrid's CEO, Miguel Angel Gil Marin, shares a close rapport with Alemany. This relationship could play a crucial role in enticing Alemany to join the Rojiblancos.

Furthermore, the report emphasizes that if Alemany is appointed, he would collaborate with Sporting Director Andrea Berta. The club's urgent need to fill the void of a football director underscores the potential significance of Alemany's move to the Spanish capital.

Alemany has a proven track record as a capable director, and Atletico Madrid is well aware of his competencies. Whether they will actively pursue his recruitment remains to be seen.

Atletico Madrid to set price for Felix

Sports Brief earlier reported on Atletico setting their asking price for forward Joao Felix, who recently joined Barcelona on loan.

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The La Liga club are likely to seek €80 million for the permanent purchase of the forward next summer, with the 23-year-old keen to remain with the reigning Spanish champions.

Felix has scored three goals and set up one more in three games for Barcelona so far.