Football is sometimes cruel. And João Félix has been learning that for months. The Portuguese striker came to the European Championship with the ambition of forgetting a difficult season with FC Barcelona. On Roberto Martinez’s list, he had managed to score points during the preparation, despite the XXL competition in attack. But not enough to shake the hierarchy, nor to be the first choice on the bench. After a very discreet European Championship on his part, he nevertheless had a small chance in extra time against the Blues. A missed header at the far post and especially the missed penalty during the session that eliminated his team.

This is what we will remember from his competition and his entrance this Friday night. Inevitably, Joao Felix is ​​in the sights of the Portuguese press after the elimination. The young 24-year-old striker, who has been criticized for his level or his attitude for several seasons, will have to have strong shoulders to bear this new failure, with his country no less. “Unhappy”can be read on the front page of the newspaper “Record” this Saturday as the press once again highlights his clumsiness. But Joao Felix is ​​​​not alone and at this moment he could count on the support of his coach and his teammates who wanted to quickly address him with a word after this failure.

A missed euro, a vague future

“He’s a different player who brings different things and has incredible talent. This episode will help him turn things around.”Rafael Leao explained after the meeting. “He took a penalty and those who take it can miss it. He went into extra time to control the game on the inside and he did very well. The penalty is an anecdote. Joao Félix’s technical quality is ​​indisputable and the dressing room knows it. We have to be united to move forward.”for his part, Roberto Martinez launched. It is clear that Joao Felix is ​​a talented player, but his career seems to have taken a strange turn since his transfer for 120 million from Benfica to Atlético de Madrid. Since then, he has had a series of irregular seasons without confirming his talent. And after having experienced a difficult European Championship, he will also have to solve his sporting situation, which is still unclear.

Joao Felix, loaned to FC Barcelona by Atlético de Madrid this season, is not at all unanimous. Author of 10 goals and 6 assists with the Blaugranas, he has not been able to convince his management, who do not want to keep him at all costs. The Colchoneros, for their part, want to get rid of him, but also want to get at least 60 million for the player. What Barça cannot guarantee for such an irregular player. Result, according to the latest information from Sportwe are now heading towards a return of Joao Felix to… Benfica who would have reached an agreement with Atlético for 30 million euros (50% of the player rights). The player himself wanted to stay in Catalonia and will therefore have to reach an agreement with his old club if he wants to return to find his football. But the career of the Portuguese is taking a strange turn. Let’s hope that this will not be a real waste…