The name of João Félix has once again become very important during the latest transfer window. The Portuguese player is being a protagonist in recent markets due to his continuous desire to seek a new destination. At Chelsea, he wasn't being important, so a loan to Italy was sought, specifically to AC Milan.
There, João hopes to find the regularity in terms of minutes that he has been seeking for three years. He didn't start off on the wrong foot, as he debuted yesterday in an important match against Roma and was one of the clear protagonists of the match.
João Félix's dream debut with Milan
João Félix made his debut with AC Milan in a crucial match against Roma in the quarterfinals of the Coppa Italia. Milan, led by Sergio Conceição, came out with a lot of intensity from the start, and Félix quickly showed that he has the ability to make a difference. The young forward entered in the 59th minute, and just ten minutes later, he made the definitive 3-1 with a classy goal. With a through pass from Theo Hernández, João found himself alone in front of the goalkeeper and finished the one-on-one with an exquisite chip that left the fans in awe.
This goal not only meant victory in that match but also confirmed that Félix can be a great asset for Milan in the coming months. The Rossoneri fans celebrated his appearance wildly, showing the impact the Portuguese's debut had.
The future of João Félix: a loan without a purchase option
João Félix arrived at Milan on loan from Chelsea, where he wasn't a key piece in Enzo Maresca's plans. Milan paid six million euros for the loan until the end of the season and covers his entire salary. However, there is no purchase option, so Félix's future is hanging in the air after June.
If things go well for him in Italy, it's very possible that there will be negotiations for AC Milan to buy the Portuguese forward. Less than six months ago, he was sold by Atlético de Madrid to Chelsea and has already moved to another team. This shows that Simeone was never wrong about João, as his inconsistency and lack of commitment are something that coaches see.