Joao Félix is at a different moment in his life. He has changed Madrid for London to seek a greater role, the one that Diego Pablo Simeone did not give him precisely despite being the most expensive transfer in the history of Atlético de Madrid (120 million). Now as it progressed ReliefIt seems that the Portuguese may continue for many years in Englandbecause Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is delighted with him.
Almost four years in Madrid were enough. Joao, now 23 years old, had no more time to wait for a role that, on the other hand, he did have in the Portuguese team. His relationship with Simeone was not the best, which is why he left for the United Kingdom. There it seems that he has entered the dressing room well, where he gets along very well with Enzo Fernándezthe brand new signing of Chelsea in this winter market.
The Portuguese arrived in Madrid in the summer of 2019 after the departure of Antoine Griezmann to Barcelona. The amount that entered was used to sign an unknown Joao Félix, 19 years old, who quickly surprised the mattress fans. His self-confidence was seen in the friendly held that summer in the United States against Real Madrid (3-7).
A testimonial presence
Its definitive explosion seemed to have come at the start of the 2020-21 season, in which Atlético de Madrid won its last League. Joao had adapted perfectly to Luis Suárez, whom he supplied with balls. The Uruguayan allowed him to move at his free will, walking around the midfielder without a fixed mark. An injury, however, changed everything.
Joao played in the last days, although not as a starter. That did not prevent him from being decisive, especially in the match against Osasuna on the penultimate day. His spoon pass to Lodi served for the colchoneros to tie. Then came the ecstasy with the unforgettable goal from Suárez.
His participation last season was testimonial, because at no time did he feel like he was the undisputed starter as he had the previous year. On this occasion, Atleti was very irregular in the League. And he was looking to certify once and for all the classification for the Champions League.
The untimely injury
April was the month in which Joao was injured. It seemed that the season was over for him, as it was, although the Portuguese offered to play undercover if his team needed him. I wanted to help achieve the goal of the club.
Following the injury at the end of the year, I just hoped this season would be different. The role, however, has been the same. All this together with the gesture he had towards Simeone when he was warming up in the band. And after the players with whom he had the best relationship: Felipe, Lodi and Cunha. Now it seems that his future will be in London, but life takes many turns.
Joao Félix is at a different moment in his life. He has changed Madrid for London to seek a greater role, the one that Diego Pablo Simeone did not give him precisely despite being the most expensive transfer in the history of Atlético de Madrid (120 million). Now as it progressed ReliefIt seems that the Portuguese may continue for many years in Englandbecause Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is delighted with him.
