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Publication date: Saturday 23 March 2019 1h31
Benfica is not interested in selling Joao Felix for the moment, according to Portuguese club president Luis Felipe Vieira.
The 19-year-old, nicknamed the "next Cristiano Ronaldo" has been badociated with moves to Manchester United and Liverpool as well as European heavyweights Juventus and Real Madrid.
According to the Portuguese newspaper Record, United were willing to spend £ 155 million to match the release clauses of both Félix and his teammate in Benfica, Ruben Dias.
Earlier in the year, SportBild claims Liverpool "shows interest" in the forefront as well as it continues to dazzle for the Portuguese giants.
However, despite the growing interest in their young player, Vieira wanted to minimize the possibility of a transfer.
"I'm glad that all of Europe is talking about Benfica's talents," Vieira said. Tuttosport.
"It is now clear that our young player betting project has the expected results.
"Joao Felix the next Ronaldo? One thing is certain: Felix is one of the best talents produced by the Portuguese footballer since Ronaldo.
The interest of Juventus and Real Madrid for him? Ask them.
"For the moment, we are not interested in selling it and we will soon increase the release clause of his contract.
"Joao has incredible technique, he is fast and very intelligent. He is a good person, he shows that he has important values that make me very proud. "
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