Atletico Madrid apparently want Joao FelixFelix, 19, had an incredible season for Benfica, scoring 15 goals in 26 Primeira Liga games as his side won the title. He made history in the Europa League when, with three goals against Eintracht Frankfurt, he became the youngest player to score a hat-trick in the competition. The statement attacked reports that Felix was close to a move, saying that they were clearly trying to damage the club’s reputation. Joao Felix impressed on international duty"In view of the set of news published in these last hours, Sport Lisboa e Benfica - Futebol, SAD clarifies that it is false that any negotiation process is currently under way regarding a possible transfer of player Joao Felix,” the statement read. Felix Joao became the youngest player to score a hat-trick in Europa League history

Source: Express June 18, 2019 06:00 UTC