SUPER-AGENT Jorge Mendes needed Joao Felix to affix Manchester Metropolis earlier than he moved to Atletico Madrid for £113million in 2019.
SunSport revealed in Might of the identical yr that talks between Mendes and members of the Etihad hierarchy had taken place.
Our story has now been confirmed after extracts from a leaked dialog between Felix’s consultant and Benfica director Bruno Maruta had been printed in Portugal.
On the recording Mendes will be heard saying: “The Benfica president insisted that I deliver him proposals of €120million and I have already got 4.
“The perfect factor for Joao Felix could be Manchester Metropolis.
"It will likely be the costliest switch in Portuguese soccer.”
Felix left Benfica for Atletico that summer time, whereas Metropolis plumped for midfielder Rodri and defender Joao Cancelo.
The Portuguese ahead has had blended fortunes throughout his three years in Madrid, displaying glimpses of his unimaginable capability.
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The 22-year-old has scored 22 objectives and bagged 12 assists in 94 appearances for Atletico.
He's additionally an everyday Portugal worldwide alongside Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo.
Felix has scored thrice in 20 matches for his nation.
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