“He’s now the best” – Club president says attacker Chelsea let go in the summer is now ‘one of the best’ players in Europe
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has boldly declared that Joao Felix, the gifted player who had a stint with Chelsea last season, is now among the elite in European football.
Speaking to COPE, Cerezo revealed that the Portuguese sensation, who is currently on loan at Barcelona, might have the chance to make the move permanent once the loan period concludes. Felix has started the season in sensational fashion, showcasing his goal-scoring prowess in several early fixtures.
This starkly contrasts with his time at Stamford Bridge, where his loan spell ended over the summer. Despite only finding the net a few times in the Premier League, Felix displayed glimpses of the extraordinary talent that the football world recognizes within him.
When the loan concluded, it was unveiled that Paris Saint-Germain’s manager, Mauricio Pochettino, didn’t prioritize building the team around Felix, opting for Christopher Nkunku in that role. The efficacy of this decision is yet to be determined, as Nkunku has been sidelined with an injury since preseason.
Atletico’s president, Cerezo, showered praise on Felix, expressing confidence in the young star’s potential:
“João Félix will be one of the best players in Europe. I wish him all the best at Barça. He’s on loan there, but if Barça wants to sign João on a permanent deal, they’ll have an option to make it happen for sure. Otherwise, he will return.”
Felix, relishing his time at the Nou Camp, has openly acknowledged that the move is a dream come true. Rumors circulate that he’s playing on a significantly reduced wage at Barcelona, adding an intriguing layer to the question of whether he will commit his future to the Catalan club on a long-term basis at the end of the season. The football world awaits the unfolding chapters of Joao Felix’s promising journey.
