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Explained: Why Barcelona want to re-sign Joao Felix as Hansi Flick pushes for deal to secure Portugal international

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Portuguese international Felix swapped Atletico Madrid for Barcelona this season, with the 24-year-old scoring 10 goals and bagging six assists along the way. And now, new boss Hansi Flick reportedly wants to bring him back to the Blaugrana for 2024-25 - here's why.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Spanish publication <a href="https://www.football-espana.net/2024/06/29/the-reasons-why-hansi-flick-is-pushing-for-barcelona-to-re-sign-joao-felix" target="_blank">Sport</a> states <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/when-barcelona-decided-sack-xavi-president-joan-laporta-snubbed-coach-whatsapp-messages/blt3e3addeda4bc79c9" target="_blank">if Xavi had stayed in charge</a> at Barcelona, Felix would not have been prioritised by the La Liga team. However, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/hansi-flick-officially-barcelona-new-manager-former-bayern-munich-boss-replacing-xavi-two-year-contract/blt11730b64f64f8b1d" target="_blank">his successor Flick</a> sees the attacking midfielder as a difference maker, has world class qualities, and the German believes he can get the best out of him. If they do sign him, however, it appears it may be on another loan - due to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/barcelona-nine-first-team-stars-register-la-liga-hansi-flick/blt080d0f292bb47ae2" target="_blank">Barca's financial issues</a> - or for a fee where they commit as little money as possible.

THE EXPLANATION

In October, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/joao-felix-happy-barcelona-la-liga-champions-buy-atletico-madrid/bltcd572b8d44a2a4bf" target="_blank">Felix said about his future</a>: "As you can see, I'm happy where I am, I feel good, confident and I feel like I'm going through a good moment. The most difficult thing is to maintain a good level, something that I have not achieved for some time in recent seasons. But I work every day and I always try to improve to correct those less positive aspects of myself. And yes, I am happy and going through a good time."He added in December: "I'm very happy here. I hope Barca makes an effort to sign me this summer."

WHAT JOAO FELIX HAS SAID

While discussions over Felix's future are likely to continue in the coming weeks, he is currently representing Portugal at Euro 2024. The former Chelsea loanee will hope to feature in their last-16 clash with Slovenia on Monday.

WHAT NEXT?

Explained: Why Barcelona want to re-sign Joao Felix as Hansi Flick pushes for deal to secure Portugal international | Goal.com Kenya

Barcelona reportedly want to bring Joao Felix back to Barcelona after a season-long loan spell from Atletico Madrid.