Cash-strapped Barcelona sign Portuguese stars Felix and Cancelo on loan

Barcelona completed the signings of Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo on transfer deadline day, adding the Portuguese internationals on season-long loans from Atletico Madrid and Manchester City, respectively.

Neither deal includes a purchase option.

Felix, 23, said earlier this summer that he wanted to leave Atletico and complete a “dream” switch to Barca, forcing Atleti’s hand.

“The club publicly expresses their gratitude to the player for the financial effort made (to join) and his desire to wear the Barca shirt,” the Catalan club said.

His dream came true 😏 pic.twitter.com/oiEvrXlDkz

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) September 1, 2023

Felix, one of the most expensive players in history after joining Atletico from Benfica in

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