The romance will not have lasted. Arrived last January in a momentum of hope, Joao Felix (24) will leave Ac Milan well this summer without leaving traces. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Rossonero club officially renounced recruiting it after 10 disappointing matches (6 tenure, 1 goal). An open verdict for the Portuguese striker, whose loan without option (costing € 4M) is now similar to a financial abyss.
Promising beginnings … then nothingness
It had started well, however. During his first weeks, the former prodigy of Atlético Madrid seduced with his ball touch and his deep calls. But the spark quickly died: no assist in Serie A, lost duels (37% success) and a ghost impact in big games. Against Inter or AS Roma, Felix has disappeared from radars.
Why Milan lets go?
The Milanese management points to two reasons: a pharaonic salary (€ 7M/year) incompatible with its sporting contribution and a cruel lack of efficiency (only 1 shot on covered every 90 minutes). “We don't pay a player on time, but results”slides an internal source with the giornale. A Camouflet for Felix's agent, Jorge Mendes, who promised “A guaranteed click”.
Chelsea embarrassed for Joao Felix
The Blues, who hoped to relaunch its rating (€ 65 million in 2023), must now find a new buyer. Barcelona? Atlético? The options are reduced as a sorrow. In London, we whisper that a new paying loan is envisaged …
Sergio Conceiçao wants to turn the page: Milan now targets other elements to replace the ephemeral n ° 10. As for Felix, he joined the long list of unsuccessful cracks (Díaz, Ketelaere, etc.) having failed in San Siro.
A cruel lesson: talent without consistency is no longer enough at the highest level.
