Revealed: Barcelona reportedly rejected Joao Felix from Chelsea in January

Barcelona were reportedly offered the chance to sign Joao Felix this winter transfer window but turned down the opportunity. 

Felix previously played for the Blaugrana in the 23/24 season, on loan from Atletico Madrid. Despite publicly expressing his desire to sign for the club permanently, Barcelona passed on the chance due to their financial situation.

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The 25-year-old only joined Chelsea permanently in the summer; however, he has struggled to break into the first team, doing his best work in the Conference League.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the Rossoneri paid a loan fee in the region of €5 million to Chelsea. Also, Milan are expected to cover all of his wages, reported to be around £130,000 by Capology. 

According to a report from Spanish publication Diario Sport, super agent Jorge Mendes, who represents Felix amongst a host of players, approached Barcelona to sign Felix on loan. 

However, the Blaugrana were said to have turned down the opportunity, as the Portuguese’ profile was not particularly desired by the Barcelona head coach, Hansi Flick.