DBasia.news – Joao Felix’s decision to choose Atletico Madrid as a new club was right. That was stated by Atletico goalkeeper, Jan Oblak.
Joao Felix performed impressively with Benfica throughout the 2018-2019 season. These conditions make Felix the target of the top European teams.
However, Atletico Madrid finally secured Joao Felix’s signature. Los Rojiblancos spent 126 million euros for the Portuguese midfielder.
That number makes Joao Felix the most expensive player of all time Atletico Madrid. In addition, Felix became the second most expensive teenager after Kylian Mbappe.
Jan Oblak called Joao Felix a talented player. Oblak rate, the 19-year-old midfielder will develop rapidly under the care of Diego Simeone.
“Atletico Madrid are still in the preseason, but it’s clear that Joao Felix is a talented player. With that, he has the potential to be an extraordinary footballer,” Jan Oblak said.
“In my opinion, Atletico Madrid is the right club for him. Joao Felix will develop under the guidance of Diego Simeone and get a lot of lessons.”
“There is no doubt, Joao Felix is a talented player. If he works like he has, he will become a world-class player,” Jan Oblak continued.
Joao Felix signed a long-term contract with Atletico Madrid. At least Felix will stay at the Stadio Wanda Metropolitano for the next seven seasons.