Felix rejected Inter move before AC Milan loan
Briefly

João Félix revealed he turned down an offer from Inter Milan to join AC Milan on a six-month loan from Chelsea. Despite initial high expectations at Chelsea, he struggled and sought a fresh start. His decision was also influenced by the coaching of Sérgio Conceição, who he had prior knowledge of. Félix made an immediate impact by scoring on his debut against Roma, expressing excitement about playing at San Siro. He aims to help Milan win titles and fulfill the potential seen in him by Milan's advisor, Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
João Félix expressed that despite Inter Milan's interest, he prioritized joining AC Milan, highlighting a strong commitment to the club and its ambitions.
He acknowledged the challenges of his previous tenure, stating, 'The expectations for me were high at all the clubs I played for and when it doesn't happen, you have to persevere.'
Félix emphasized the importance of the coach's role in his decision, noting, 'I knew him from before...and that convinced me to join.'
Post his debut, Félix celebrated his integration into the team: 'It has been a fantastic week with two wins and the opportunity to play and score at San Siro.'
Read at ESPN.com
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