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What's going on with Joao Felix? Atletico Madrid forward hoping to avoid Asian pre-season tour amid Aston Villa, Barcelona and Benfica interest

Felix is facing an uncertain future after his loan deal with Barcelona expired. The Portugal international has since returned to pre-season training with Atletico Madrid but is keen to avoid a forthcoming trip to Asia as he is hoping to secure a move away from the club, according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/joao-felix-tensa-cuerda-barca-106276010" target="_blank">Diario Sport</a>. Barcelona remain Felix's priority but he's also attracted interest from <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/aston-villa-shock-sign-joao-felix-permanent-barcelona-transfer-dashed/blt0810a62d8c307673" target="_blank">Premier League side Aston Villa</a> and former club Benfica.

WHAT HAPPENED?

A move back to Barcelona looks difficult for Felix due to the club's <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/why-barcelona-will-not-sign-joao-felix-permanent-atletico-madrid-transfer-explained/bltba313cb54f967859#csa557ea506254af20" target="_blank">continued financial issues</a> and desire to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/barcelona-transfer-target-nico-williams-doubts-joining-hansi-flick/blt426426630ded7b48" target="_blank">bring in Nico Williams from Athletic Club</a> this summer. Felix may therefore have to consider a return to the Premier League with Aston Villa or the possibility of heading home to Benfica if he is to leave Atletico this summer.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The forward spoke about his future back in June. He told the Nude Project: "I’m on loan, it doesn’t depend on me. My plan is clear, I love Barcelona and I want to stay. It depends on several factors, so let’s see what’s gonna happen."

WHAT FELIX HAS SAID

Felix is Atletico's most expensive signing after moving from Benfica for €126m (£113m). He joined Chelsea on loan in January 2023 and was sent off on his <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/joao-felix-red-card-nasty-challenge-chelsea-debut-fulham-premier-league-career-disaster/blt5f05a1bc13c8826a" target="_blank">Premier League debut</a> for the Blues against Fulham.

DID YOU KNOW?

Felix is currently training individually at Atletico but may have little choice but to go on tour if he cannot secure a transfer shortly. Los Colchoneros are due to face Hong Kong side Kitchee and Serie A giants Juventus on their pre-season trip.

WHAT NEXT FOR FELIX

What's going on with Joao Felix? Atletico Madrid forward hoping to avoid Asian pre-season tour amid Aston Villa, Barcelona and Benfica interest | Goal.com Cameroon

Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix is hoping to miss the club&apos;s pre-season tour as he tries to secure a move away from Diego Simeone&apos;s side.