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Joao Felix Celebration: A Sign of Discontent or a Calculated Move?
Joao Felix marked his goal against his parent club, Atletico Madrid, on Sunday by performing the renowned Joao Felix celebration, which involved emulating the iconic pose of Jude Bellingham. After netting, the only goal in the encounter between Barcelona and the Atletico Madrid.
Joao Felix struck the Bellingham pose while positioned on the advertising board. The celebration was unexpected, considering that the Portuguese forward remains under contract with Atlético Madrid.
In addition, Atletico’s president, Enrique Cerezo, expressed before the match that the 24-year-old would be embraced back at the club should Barcelona be unsuccessful in securing his signature. Nevertheless, Felix has now clarified his celebration preference during the post-match press conference.
Joao Felix’s Speech
“Only the people close to me know what I have lived,” Felix said. “I just let it go, for everything that happened for me and my family. That’s for me and my teammates and Barca, who have welcomed me.” Felix also reflected on facing his former team and his match-winning goal, which came in the first half.
“We knew it was a very important game, a very hard game. It’s never easy against Atletico. It was a very big win for us,” he said. “Yes, of course. I had an extra motivation to see my former teammates. They’ve always helped me. It was a special game but I’m happy with the win.
“I know I received Rapha’s pass, and then I think it was the only way to score, to go over Oblak. I was happy with it.” While it’s undoubtedly a significant achievement for Felix, his gleeful celebration after scoring against Simeone’s team likely won’t sit well with Atletico Madrid fans, dimming any prospects of a return to the club.
Will Barcelona’s Financial Woes Derail Their Pursuit of Joao Felix?
Reports have circulated extensively about their keen interest in Barcelona to secure the services of the Portuguese forward for the upcoming season.
They want to retain him at the club. However, the financial challenges faced by the Catalan side introduce an element of uncertainty regarding their ability to finalize the signing of the forward, who had a stint with Chelsea in the latter part of the previous season.
Despite the uncertain situation, Felix remains determined to contribute to the Catalan side’s success this season, which could potentially enhance their financial capabilities for the forthcoming summer transfer window.
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