Felix was part of the Primeira Liga winning side and then went on to partner the veterans Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva in Portugal’s first-ever Nations League title win earlier this year.
Paris Saint-Germain Sporting Director Leonardo Araujo is a great admirer of Joao Felix and has even gone on record stating that Felix is the ‘next Cristiano Ronaldo’.
Much has been said in Portugal of their relationship, which some have likened to a Shakespearean drama with its tints of rivalry -- the old guard threatened by the new.
Simeone has dismissed any talk of winning La Liga title after his side preserved their 100 per cent win record with a superb comeback win against Eibar.
Benfica "has reached an agreement with Club Atletico de Madrid for the transfer of the sports rights of the player Joao Felix for 126 million euros," a statement on the Lisbon-based club's website said.
