Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has given a fresh update on the future of Joao Felix after the 23-year-old scored in the 2-0 win over Elche. After winning their return to La Liga action, the Spanish club won their first game following Christmas with Arsenal and Chelsea transfer target Joao Felix giving his side the lead early in the second half.
Ahead of the game, when Simeone was asked about the situation surrounding Felix, the Atleti boss said: "What matters to me is the team and he is important to the team. If he shows us what we saw in the World Cup, he will be very important. He has the conditions and talent and the team needs his qualities.”
He added: "Since I’ve been at the club I’ve never stopped, beyond some differences that exist between people, and we can’t agree on everything, looking to do the best by the club, until the last day whether it’s me or the footballers. [It’s about] Giving everyone’s maximum."
