Joao Félix’s adventure at Atlético de Madrid is very close to coming to an end. In their third season in Spain, they still haven’t shown all their qualities, and haven’t even been able to settle into the starting eleven yet. It seems that he is clearly stagnant, and the best thing for his evolution is to go to another team where he can have a much more important role, and above all, in a style of play in which his qualities fit much better. Because in Diego Pablo Simeone’s scheme it is impossible.
The Portuguese international generated great expectations with his arrival, after they paid 126 million euros. He barely had any experience in the elite, but the few months that he was in Benfica’s first team helped him attract the attention of the best clubs on the planet. Manchester United, Bayern Munich or Real Madrid were pursuing their hiring, and the ‘mattresses’ hit the table after managing to get their services.
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He had the difficult mission of making Antoine Griezmann forget, and become the star of the team, and the offensive reference. Nothing is further from reality, because he alone has left small flashes, and intermittently, of the enormous quality and technique that he has in his boots. For this reason, in the Wanda Metropolitano they will not oppose his departure, in case a good offer arrives. And the former Porto player is already in contact with other teams.
One of the most interested was Barça. Joan Laporta wanted to study the possible hiring of Joao Félix, and intended to take advantage of the fact that Antoine Griezmann is on loan in the ‘El Cholo’ squad to propose a change of trading cards. However, Enrique Cerezo has been slow to reject this possibility, since they do not want to reinforce a direct rival. In case of getting rid of the attacker of only 22 years, they will do it so that he goes abroad.
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In other words, all the teams in La Liga Santander are ruled out. Bad news for Xavi Hernández, who considers himself a big fan of the 2019 Golden Boy winner.
Arsenal, the new favorite to host him
This leaves Arsenal as the most likely destination for the Portuguese star. Mikel Arteta also believes that he has brutal conditions and potential, and wants to incorporate him into his project. There, he would coincide with other great promises in the world, such as Emile Smith-Rowe, Gabriel Martinelli or Bukayo Saka.
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To convince Joao Félix, they can use Martin Ödegaard as an example. The Norwegian had no chances at Madrid, and he left, fed up with Zinedine Zidane. Since he came to the Premier League, he has managed to be untouchable.
And it has ceased to be considered a great promise, to be a reality.
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