He was the last one to arrive in Milan, just before midnight. He was even introduced after the deadline, he already debuted in Rossonerri‘s shirt and only today did he received a proper, introductory press conference. Joao Felix, who arrived on loan (without an option to buy) from Chelsea, was so impressed with the warm welcome he received at his new club that he wants to stay for many years. Of course, that will depend on various circumstances, but his time in northern Italy could not have started better. He scored a stunning goal on his debut against Roma in the Coppa Italia and is now eager for new challenges. As for his current employees (at least until May), a decision to sign a talented midfielder was a no-brainer and transfer planning lasted only five minutes.João Felix vs Empoli (A) Serie A debut ! 🪄 pic.twitter.com/hM6dW6patN— Milan Comps (@CompsACM) February 10, 2025 “He’s already introduced himself with a magical goal. He was the last signing of the transfer window, he is a great talent, he has a lot of experience but he is still young and can still grow. We looked for a player to link the midfield and attack for ‘blocked’ matches against closed-off teams. He can make the difference. When his name came out, we talked about it. Then after five minutes, we decided we were done. Conceicao wanted him a lot. He knows him well, he’s a friend of his son’s. After we decided to take a punt on him, things went well, the negotiation went quickly” legendary Zlatan Ibrahimovic told the press on Monday, reported via TMW.Milan’s TT duo and ‘Felix the Menace’ crush Roma for the Coppa semifinals!On his part, the Portuguese player was happy to be in the new club, as he basically was not a starter anywhere he went from Atletico Madrid (Barcelona and Chelsea twice). He expect to be one here, even thou he is faced with a fierce competition. But in his mind, Milan can play with a four forwards in attack. Many believe it’s impossible to maintain defensive balance on the field when Félix, Pulisic, Leão, and Jiménez all play together. However, the Portuguese midfielder is convinced that it’s sustainable.”Yes, of course. I don’t know if it’s normal or not, but people always emphasize how important defense is. But that doesn’t mean there won’t be defense with four attackers. We are forwards, but when it’s time to defend, we are there to do our part as well” he said. Felix also revealed that Milan‘ biggest rival was after him, but that it was too late.“Yes, my agent told me about it. He said that Inter was interested. But I had already started talking to Milan, and I had already decided to come here. I said it would have been impossible, I had already made up my mind” said Felix.Biggest spenders in the January transfer window: The unlikely 10His compatriot, Conceição, naturally played a big role in his decision to join Milan. However, the final decision regarding his potential stay will ultimately depend on Félix himself.”I already knew the coach, I even played against him. When I left Portugal, I followed his career. I told him that I’d love to play in my natural role, but I didn’t demand too much playing time. That convinced me to come to Milan. I knew him from before, I know how his teams play—I like it a lot, and that’s why I’m here. For now, I’m on loan until June. We’ll see how things go. At the moment, I’m really enjoying everything—the club, the people, the fans. My family and I have been welcomed warmly. I feel good here, but we know that in football, things can change quickly. If there’s a chance for me to stay in Milan, I’d love for that to happen. Persistence is important” said the Portuguese midfielder.##NAJAVA_MECA_8692263##
