DBasia.news – The 19-year-old striker, Joao Felix, was brought in by Atletico Madrid from Benfica for 126 million euros. The sensation is still discussed today.
The value has finally made Felix the most expensive player in the 2019 summer transfer window. Even so, it should be noted that before joining Atletico, Felix had actually become the target of many other European elite clubs.
Felix’s coach at Benfica, Renato Paiva, also suggested Felix to join Manchester City or Barcelona. As according to him, the two teams’ style of play will be very compatible with Felix. What’s more, if he joins Man City, Felix will receive direction from Josep Guardiola, who has good tactics and is great at fostering young players.
On the other hand, Paiva actually objects if Felix joins Atletico. Because, under the command of Diego Simeone, Atletico showed a game that tends to survive. He was afraid that Felix could not develop much with such a playing style.
“I said (to choose) Manchester City or Barcelona. I say City because of Pep Guardiola, or Barcelona because of the way they play. I think Joao’s characteristics are better in games like that, “Paiva stated as quoted from The Sportsman.
“I respect him … for God’s sake, I really respect Atletico Madrid. However, the idea of City I think is better for Joao, especially with Pep,” Paiva added.