Champions League club plotting move for former Barcelona forward | OneFootball

Premier League club Aston Villa will be competing in the UEFA Champions League this year and the club are looking to bolster their attack by singing former Barcelona forward João Félix.

The Portugal international spent last season on loan at Barca, scoring 10 goals in 44 appearances. The La Liga giants left the race for Félix’s signature due to Atlético Madrid looking to recoup a significant amount of the €126m they paid to take him from Benfica in 2019.

Villa believe they can reach a compromise with Atlético, as they are set to receive €60m for their record signing Moussa Diaby, who is poised to join Al-Ittihad.

Félix’s last stint in the Premier League was in 2023, when he was sent on loan to Chelsea. The 24-year-old lacked consistency during this spell, but did catch the eye with some accurate finishing.

As reported by Fabrizio Romano, the forward is under contract at the La Liga giants until 2027, however Villa boss Unai Emery is a huge admirer and believes he could get the best out of the skilful Portuguese playmaker.

Félix is a versatile attacker capable of playing across the entire frontline and this is a trait that Emery is a big fan of.

Rajan Sangha | GSFN