João Félix needs to step up his game.
Image credit: Fabrizio Romano
João Félix’s career has been a rollercoaster of highs and lows.
Once regarded as one of the most promising young talents in European football, his journey has been marked by inconsistency, underwhelming performances, and frequent moves between clubs.
His latest stint at AC Milan, which ended in disappointment following their Champions League exit, has only reinforced the notion that Chelsea may not want him back.
A Promising Start That Fizzled Out
Chelsea initially saw potential in Felix, signing him on a seven-year contract after a £45 million move in August.
However, this followed an already turbulent career path—starting with his £113 million move from Benfica to Atletico Madrid in 2019, which failed to live up to expectations.
When Felix arrived in Italy on loan, AC Milan fans were hopeful. He even made an immediate impact, scoring within 15 minutes of a Coppa Italia match.
But those moments of brilliance have always been overshadowed by his inconsistency, a problem that has followed him from Spain to England and now to Italy.
A Disastrous Champions League Playoff
Milan’s Champions League hopes were crushed after a 2-1 aggregate loss to Feyenoord, and Felix’s performance over the two legs was far from inspiring.
He completed just 67% of his passes, created a single chance, found a teammate with only 20% of his long passes, lost possession 17 times, and picked up a yellow card.
In short, he was largely invisible when Milan needed him most.
Chelsea Fans Have Had Enough
Chelsea supporters, already frustrated with Felix’s lack of impact, saw this as further proof that he is not the player they once hoped for.
Despite his reputation as a technically gifted forward, his failure to make a lasting impact has led to growing skepticism.
One fan on social media summed it up:
João Félix and Morata are two sides of the same coin. They both promise more than they actually deliver.
Another bluntly stated:
I’ve never seen João Félix have a good game. He has cost over £200 million in transfers. It has to be money laundering.
What’s Next for João Félix?
Felix’s future remains uncertain. Atletico Madrid moved on from him, Chelsea doesn’t seem interested in a reunion, and his performances at Milan have done little to boost his stock.
🚨🇵🇹 AC Milan Senior Advisor Zlatan Ibrahimović on potential permanent deal for João Félix from Chelsea: “Everything is possible”.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 17, 2025
“We wanna trust João in order to see his best performances, then everything is possible”, told Sky. pic.twitter.com/oev5fmiOyJ
Once heralded as the future of Portuguese football, he now finds himself at a career crossroads.
Unless he finds consistency and adapts his game to meet the demands of top-level football, he risks being remembered not as a generational talent but as one of the sport’s biggest flops.