Diego Simeone is ready to continue working with Joao Felix this season if the Portuguese football forward fails to leave this summer.
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has revealed he is open to working with Joao Felix this season. After the Portuguese forward’s move to Chelsea failed to progress, according to Diario AS on Sunday.สมัคร UFABET
Joao Felix has returned to Atletico Madrid after spending last season on loan at Barcelona. Aalthough the 24-year-old has expressed his desire to return to the Blaugrana. With the two parties yet to agree a deal. With the Portuguese having been linked with a move to Chelsea.
However, negotiations have not progressed as they should and it is likely. That the player will have to play with the Rojiblancos this season, with Simeone telling reporters that. He would not rule out the possibility of continuing to work with the player.
‘Joao Felix is doing very well and his behaviour is what every player who is part of a team should have. He competes with his team-mates and tomorrow’s game will determine how much he will play this season,’ Simeone said.
The Argentine coach also spoke about the summer transfer market. Saying he is still looking to sign more players amid links with Chelsea’s England midfielder Conor Gallagher.
‘The squad is not closed yet and we know what we are looking for and what we need. The work is ongoing to finalise the list of players.’ Simeone said.