João Félix’s big tackle to Diego Simeone and Atlético de Madrid

“I left Atlético because my head was full. It was difficult to get used to the way of playing. Last January, a few days after his departure on loan to Chelsea, João Félix had already expressed his weariness of Atlético de Madrid. Frustrated by a game that was too disciplined for his taste, and by a coach who did not spare him on and off the pitch, the Portuguese attacking midfielder needed to look elsewhere to recharge his batteries.

Left on loan with the Blues, he still took the time to extend his contract with the Colchoneros until 2027. It is undoubtedly to better leave the Spanish capital this summer. Nothing says that he will be kept by Chelsea, who have recruited considerably during the last two transfer windows. But he already likes it, according to his remarks made to Eleven Sports in recent hours, while slipping a tackle on his former club and his coach.

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“I spent 3 and a half years at Atleti and I had no singing. Here, in the first match, I had one. Despite being sent off for his first match, he seems to have liked the atmosphere of the Premier League and the club where he plays. The fans immediately adopted it, we must believe. In 4 appearances, he has already found the way to the goal once. “I have a lot more freedom to practice my football, to be at the best level and help the team” he continues.

It’s hard not to see a direct allusion to what Cholo Simeone demanded of him. He also pointed out that he was asked to do very different things at Chelsea. “I try to have fun on the pitch. That’s what I try to do.” If the 23-year-old Portuguese also aims to “to win the Champions League”he who was beaten in the round of 16 first leg by BvB (1-0), there is no doubt that his statements are likely to make noise in Madrid, which is preparing to play the derby against Real.