João Félix He was the protagonist of one of the great signings of last summer. The Portuguese international, just 20 years old, signed with the
Atlético de Madrid in exchange for 127 million euros. However, its quality and the football it treasures have only been seen intermittently in this first season.
Joao He is the latest in a long tradition of Portuguese players who wore the shirt of the Atlético de Madrid. His compatriots closely follow everything he does. And if, as in this case, they were also players of the mattress team, all the more reason. In an interview with Eleven Sports, Costinha, who was a member of the rojiblanco club between 2006 and 2008, expressed your trust in João Félix
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“In terms of hobby, João Félix there must be find something very different in the Athletic compared to the Benfica. The difference is related to the level of each championship. The Spanish league is much more competitive than the Portuguese, it is a competition with a high rhythm, in which everyone plays to win, “said the‘ Minister. “
“Here, in a club like BenficaHe has countless opportunities to score in every game, and there he faces a much more balanced reality. You will also have to adapt to the demands of Simeone, but I think, sooner or later, he will adapt to these dynamics and be an outstanding player, ”explained the now 45-year-old coach.
YOUR STAGE AS A COACH
Costinha He also discussed his role as a coach right now. “If you are a soccer coach, your project is for the ball to enter the opponent's goal more frequently than yours, otherwise you will have problems. This year, I received some proposals and rejected them because I decided to finish level IV as a coach. I have some interesting approaches, but my future has to match the proposals that they offer me, with my ambitions. It goes beyond that in Portugal or abroad “, explained the technician.