Joao Felix’s shockingly low Barcelona wages revealed – but club plan to give him 900 PER CENT pay rise
JOAO FELIX’S shockingly low wages have been revealed as Barcelona plan to give him a massive pay rise.
The forward joined the Spanish champions on a season-long loan from Atletico Madrid on deadline day.
He has since scored three goals and provided three assists in eight appearances across all competitions.
However, according to reports in Spain, Felix has been earning a surprisingly low amount during his time at Barcelona.
As part of the deal, the 23-year-old would receive a salary of €400,000 (£345,000).
The low wages of £6,635-per-week were required in order to make the deal possible, report Catalunya Radio.
Meanwhile, an agreement was included for Felix’s salary to be increased once Barcelona’s financial status allowed it.
He is now set for a 900% increase in earnings due to this clause.
The report adds that Felix will now be paid a salary of €4million (£3.45million) for the remainder of his stay.
However, his new £66,345-per-week wages are still less than he was earning at Atletico.
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It is also understood that the change in his wages will not impact on Barcelona when it comes to Financial Fair Play.
Felix’s loan only lasts until the end of the season, with his Atletico contract not expiring until 2029.
Prior to joining Barca, the Portugal international had been linked with a return to the Premier League.
Having spent the second half of last season with Chelsea, several clubs were rumoured to be interested in signing Felix.
Manchester United are said to have turned down the chance to sign him in the summer, though.