Joao Felix: Barcelona Star Rejected by Man United and Man City in the Summer

• Joao Felix was turned down by Manchester United and Manchester City this summer
• Felix joined Barcelona on loan from Atletico Madrid on deadline day
• The Portugal star has scored three goals in four appearances for Barcelona

Joao Felix is enjoying a good spell with Barcelona this season, but the Portugal superstar could have been playing for Manchester United or Manchester City, it has emerged.

The 24-year-old forward was offered to several clubs by Atletico Madrid following the completion of his loan spell with Chelsea last season as Felix was determined to force his exit from the La Liga club.

According to GOAL, former Portugal and Atletico Madrid winger Paulo Futre claims that Felix was offered to both Manchester clubs before he joined Barcelona on transfer deadline day.

“He told me that he had spoken to Manchester United. I verified what he told me because I have friends and it was true. Later he had spoken with Manchester City, I also checked, and they didn’t want João either.”

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Felix has hit the ground running at Barcelona as the 23-year-old forward has scored three goals and created two assists in his first four appearances for the Catalans since his deadline-day transfer.

Xavi hails Felix’s quick Barcelona start

Meanwhile, Xavi is delighted with how fast Felix has adapted to the Barcelona system following his transfer, Eurosport reports.

The Barcelona manager has revealed that the 23-year-old attacker will play an essential role for the Catalan giants as they seek to retain their La Liga crown and also do well in the Champions League this season.

Felix scored twice for Barcelona as the Catalans started their Champions League campaign in style, thrashing Royal Antwerp 5-0 in their first group game of the season.

Felix criticised by Atletico Madrid legend

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Atletico Madrid legend, Diego Godin has called out Joao Felix as he embarks on a new journey at Barcelona.

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The 23-year-old has made a superb start at Barcelona since leaving Atletico Madrid unceremoniously.

The Portuguese star was regarded as one of the most exciting talents in world football but has yet to live up to that moniker.