There was a time when his name joined forces with the greatest hopes of world football. João Félix, transferred to gold prices by Atlético Madrid, embodied the promise of a new Portuguese genius, a future Ballon d'Or. But six years later, the observation is clear: its future seems to be written away from the spotlight. Chelsea, who had bet 50 million euros on him less than a year ago, has just told him that he had to find a new fall point. Worse still, his name does not even appear in the list for the World Cup.
A brutal downgrading for an ex-Golden Boy
Disanmer is total. Rejected by Atlético, not preserved by Barcelona despite some lightning, loaned without much success to Milan (3 goals in 21 appearances), João Félix no longer finds his place. At 24, he is no longer this coveted jewel, but a player looking for refuge. And as a symbol of this downgrading, Chelsea has just removed her number 14, now allocated to Dario Essugo, just arrived from Sporting Portugal.
Despite everything, the main interested party refuses to dramatize. Recently questioned, he said he regretted anything in his visit to AC Milan.
“How to say no to Milan? »»he justifies. A way to keep your head high, even if the assessment is starry. And that the biggest clubs today seem to look elsewhere.
João Félix, rejected everywhere: the descent into hell
What now questions is the continuation. Under contract another year with Chelsea, but without visibility or credit with a coach who no longer wishes, João Félix could go to an unexpected destination: Turkey, MLS, or even return to Portugal? One thing is certain, the most expensive player in the history of Atlético Madrid may experience the humiliating moment of his career.
