João Félix Could Play Final Game for Milan Tonight
João Félix is likely to start for AC Milan against Bologna in what may be his last appearance for the club, reports Calciomercato.com, calling it “a final chance to change a seemingly inevitable outcome.” With Rafael Leão suspended and Christian Pulisic expected to rest, Félix and Samuel Chukwueze will support striker Santiago Giménez.
The Portuguese forward arrived on loan from Chelsea and is set to return there when his loan ends on June 30. Despite a strong start—scoring against Roma in the Coppa Italia—Félix has struggled to make an impact, contributing just one assist in 15 games. Even with coach Conceição backing him early on, Félix eventually fell out of the starting lineup.
With Milan facing managerial uncertainty, it seems unlikely they will seek to extend Félix’s stay.
Future Still Bright Despite Poor Form
Although his stint at Milan hasn’t gone as hoped, Félix is still attracting attention. Flamengo made an offer, which he rejected, while Benfica has also shown interest, especially with the Club World Cup coming up on June 14.
Félix hasn’t ruled out returning to Milan, recently expressing admiration for the club, the city, and its facilities in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport. He shared that playing for Milan had long been a dream, and he had asked his agent to seal the move when the opportunity arose.
Still, the reality of his time on the field didn’t live up to expectations. Tonight’s match may serve more as a goodbye than a new beginning. His return to Chelsea next month appears imminent, with his long-term future yet to be decided.
