Far be it from us to want to jump to hasty conclusions at this stage of the season but it is clear that João Félix has risen from the ashes at FC Barcelona. Loaned by Atlético Madrid, where he had never been able to show the extent of his talent in a consistent manner, the Portuguese metronome is shining in Catalonia and has already scored 4 goals and delivered 2 assists in 5 matches under the orders of Xavi .
Asked about the metamorphosis of his former player, still under contract with his club nevertheless, Enrique Cerezo, the president of Atlético, rubbed his hands at his fanfare debut for the 23-year-old right-handed striker: “He’s our player, we have to protect him, help him and think that if he’s doing well, he’s good for us. We have always said, I have said, that he is a fantastic player and he is showing it at Barcelona. He didn’t adapt with us, he wasn’t lucky. And yet, he is a great player at Barcelona and he demonstrates it. Great players always end up showing their talent.” Laudatory words which, however, should not repair the divide between the Portuguese and the Colchoneros.
