Joao Felix's agent Jorge Mendes 'was keen for Portugal playmaker to join Manchester City before his £113m move to Atletico Madrid'

• Manchester City have been linked with the Atletico Madrid playmaker 
• Jorge Mendes reportedly wanted Joao Felix to sign for City two years ago
• Portugal star eventually moved to Atletico for £113m from Benfica in 2019

Manchester City have reportedly been warned off any potential move for Atletico Madrid starlet Joao Felix.

The Blues have been linked with the 22-year-old but he is 'untouchable' at the Spanish champions, according to reports.

However, the Portugal playmaker would already be at the Etihad if his agent Jorge Mendes had had his way two years ago.

According to Marca, Portuguese sports newspaper Record has an audio recording of Mendes pointing out that he wanted Felix to sign for City and not Atletico.

In the conversation, Mendes said: 'The best thing for Joao Félix would be Manchester City for Guardiola . It will be the most expensive signing in Portuguese football.' 

The 22-year-old eventually moved to Atletico for £113million from Benfica in 2019. 

Felix has played a bit-part role over the course of this season for Diego Simeone.

The attacker found the back of the net in their defeat to Athletic Bilbao in the Super Coppa on Thursday. 

According to reports in Spain, there's no chance of the forward leaving the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano in January or in the summer.