BLOW FOR ATLÉTICO AS BARCELONA REACH DECISION ON FUTURE OF JOÃO FÉLIX

Until now, it had nevertheless been widely reported in the media that that Deco and co. would seek out an avenue by which to bring the 24-year-old back for next season.

But, as per the aforementioned Marca, in fact this will not prove to be the case.

The Blaugrana board are understood to have made clear to their counterparts in Spain’s capital that they do not intend to seek out either a new loan, or a permanent deal for Félix.

As much, of course, means that the frontman is primed to head back to Atlético, a blow for both parties amid their ongoing efforts to part ways once and for all.