“It’s true that I gave up a significant amount of money, but I needed to change,” said the former Atlético player.
Joao Cancelo, for his part, pointed out that “City is the best team in the world, but if Barça calls you, you have to come”
Joao Félix and Joao Cancelo confirmed that sporting priorities weighed to sign for FC Barcelona. The players highlighted his commitment to the Blaugrana club and his enthusiasm for defending this shirt above all else.
In an interview with ‘Mundo Deportivo’ with the two players, Joao Félix recognizes the economic resignation what he carried out to fulfill his dream: “It’s true that I gave up a significant amount of money, but I needed changer”.
The former Atlético de Madrid player did not want to continue under the orders of Cholo Simeone and launched a fight with his former club of which he was the winner to achieve, at least, the transfer for a single season.
In the same interview, Joao Cancelo also makes statements to point out that “City is the best team in the world, but if Barça calls you you have to come“.
Cancelo wanted to play for Blaugrana and did not mind leavingalso with a loan, from the team that currently dominates the European football scene.