João Félix is the embodiment of a Milan side determined to defy fate. The brilliance of the Portuguese talent has already illuminated the Rossoneri’s attacking play, both against Roma and in the league clash with Empoli.
Bursts of acceleration, deft touches with the sole, backheels, and delicate chips, João is a player constantly on a mission to achieve aesthetic perfection. This contrasts with Zlatan Ibrahimović’s mentality, as he demands something more concrete: goals, plenty of them, to bring Milan back to the Champions League. Yet, the Swede's eyes light up when he speaks about the Rossoneri's latest signing, partly the satisfaction of an executive who has pulled off a major transfer move, partly the admiration of a former player who recognizes both the personality and talent of the Portuguese international.
What's Joao Felix's mission at Milan?
Taking it one match at a time, without the impatience of wanting everything immediately. João Félix outlined the approach in a press conference, this time perfectly in sync with coach Sérgio Conceição. Despite this being their first time working together, the bond between the two is already special.
The first objective is tomorrow night’s clash in Rotterdam against Feyenoord, with a place in the Champions League Round of 16 at stake. Barring any surprises, João will be on the pitch to make the difference, whether with a delicate chip or a toe-poke, what matters is scoring a goal to obtain qualification, writes Calciomercato.com.
Joao Felix at Milan - Redemption operation?
"Once this opportunity arose, we discussed it internally before closing the deal in a short time." This is how Zlatan Ibrahimović described a negotiation masterfully orchestrated and finalized by Jorge Mendes. The deal with Chelsea was sealed as a dry loan for €2 million, plus bonuses that could add up to an additional €3 million. João Félix mania has already taken over among Milan fans, and the player himself may push to stay with the Rossoneri, love at first sight sparked in his debut against Roma.
The Rossoneri team holds a sort of first option on the Portuguese star for next season, with a meeting set with Chelsea in late June to negotiate new financial terms for a permanent transfer.
