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Rui Costa Hails 'Extraordinary' Joao Felix Amid Man United and Juventus Rumours

Benfica sporting director Rui Costa has heaped praise on the club's "extraordinary" star Joao Felix and has admitted they will struggle to keep hold of him this summer.

The 19-year-old has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign with Benfica and is considered one of European football's most exciting prospects.

Speaking to Tuttosport (h/t Chris Burton of Goal), Costa commented on the talent of Felix and the €120 million (£103 million) release clause he is said to have in his contract at the Estadio da Luz:

"Someone called him my heir. Or the new Kaka.