On September 22, Beijing time, Spain's "World Sport Daily" wrote that La Liga giants Barca have learned the price of buying out the Portuguese double star of Cancelo and Felix. Among them, Manchester City's asking price for Cancelo is not high, only 25 million euros. Atletico, on the other hand, put a price tag of 80 million euros for Felix. In other words, Barca will have to pay at least 100 million euros if they want to keep these two players next summer.
This summer, Barca brought Cancelo and Felix on loan. The two Portugal internationals also quickly integrated into Xavi's tactical system. Cancelo scored one goal in two starts in three games in all games, including one goal in two La Liga games, averaging 2.50 tackles, 1.00 interceptions and 1.00 clearances per game, with a pass success rate of 89%. Felix scored three goals and provided one assist in three games, and played 68 minutes in the Champions League group stage in midweek with two shots and one pass, leading Barca to a 5-0 victory over visiting Antwerp.
Cancelo is at ease at full-back, and Felix's arrival has greatly enriched Barca's attacking routine. If the two players stay in their current form, Barca will certainly do everything in their power to keep them in the squad. For now, Cancelo is easier and Felix needs to negotiate hard.
The former Manchester City wings are 29 years old and will turn thirty next summer, which would not have sold for too high a price, and Cancelo is no longer in Guardiola's plans, Manchester City's intention to purge him is still very obvious, plus the two teams have a good friendship, so Manchester City is also happy to be a favor, 25 million to sell Cancelo to Barca.
Compared to Cancelo, Felix and Atletico have just renewed their contracts until 2029, which makes it more difficult for Barca to officially sign him. Atletico spent 120 million euros on Felix, and the Portugal international striker is only 23 years old and still on the rise of his career. If there is a suitable tactical system, Felix's growth is still worth looking forward to. It is precisely because of this that Atletico cannot be easily let go, and Barca must pay a satisfactory transfer fee if they want to buy out.
Barça's only advantage, naturally, is its proud heritage, which is a great attraction for professional players. Before joining Barca on loan, Felix publicly expressed his longing for the red and blue, which made Atletico fans very unhappy, but he finally got his wish and came to Camp Nou. Felix's personal will will be a key factor in next summer's negotiations and one of Barca's bargaining cards.