Joao Felix has revealed that he wasn't allowed to have his preferred shirt number upon joining Atletico Madrid.
The Portuguese forward was given the No.7 shirt once he completed his move to Los Rojiblancos after having worn the No.79 at Benfica.
"I wanted the No.79, but they didn't let me here," Joao Felix told Eleven Sports.
"Then I wanted the No.10, but that was already taken, so I ended up with the No.7"
In LaLiga, all members of the first-team squad are required to have shirt numbers between one and 25.
Joao Felix has struggled to adapt to Diego Simeone's rigid style of play so far, but he's learning things.
"Every coach teaches me different things and they've all been important for my development," he noted.
"Simeone has helped me a lot with more defensive aspects."
Atletico are gearing up for a huge test in the Champions League against Liverpool and Joao Felix knows how tough the tie will be.
"It's going to be very difficult," he acknowledged.
"They're in excellent form and they're the reigning champions.
"It's going to be very difficult, like all Champions League matches."
neviemmeno
1
we disgraced Griezmann by giving no7 to felix
moudeorsz
3
come strong prince you have something special to prove
ATMzqy
0
atletico thinking they can create another Ronaldo by giving his jersey no 7...But we all know there is one sun (Messi) one moon( Ronaldo) in the universe
want a reason for why Messi is the sun while Ronaldo is the moon ......
Shina-Ayo
3
Griezman shirt is too heavy on you,!!! Superstitious Cristiano fans will say Felix should have avoided the number 7 Jersey[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
SaranSinna
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atletico thinking they can create another Ronaldo by giving his jersey no 7...But we all know there is one sun (Messi) one moon( Ronaldo) in the universe
Ameimessi
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may be he think he could wear 7 n 9, or want to introduce 79 to football world as his legacy, but he get 7 but Cr7 is the present owner of no 7
Lionaire
1
U will soon get that if you keep playing like this
Gunners4ever❤
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Pre season
well, he played his part with a goal and assist in that drubbing. but he didn't exactly destroy them. If anybody did, it was costa.
Gunners4ever❤
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Pre season
well, he played his part with a goal and assist in that drubbing. but he didn't exactly destroy them. If anybody did, it was cost a.
elgalactico
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He originally wanted the no. 69 but club said he had to prove himself and earn the number😂
TheOneAndOnlyJ
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when did Felix "destroy" real madrid
Pre season
Gunners4ever❤
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You just mad he destroyed your team. He is okay. He is young and extremely talented.
when did Felix "destroy" real madrid
FaithEvans
2
E-v-e-r-y good things takes time... I still believe he's highly overrated tho
FaithEvans
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Shut up!!! You thought u were the second Ronaldo and ask 4 the number 7 shirt. Instead of u to be competing with Haaland and Mbappe u are busy struggling u meet up with Lord Lingard standard
who can explain this anger towards this innocent lad?
KingJerryTheGreat
1
You'll be glad they gave u number 7 shirt jersey.....
TheOneAndOnlyJ
0
Shut up!!! You thought u were the second Ronaldo and ask 4 the number 7 shirt. Instead of u to be competing with Haaland and Mbappe u are busy struggling u meet up with Lord Lingard standard
You just mad he destroyed your team. He is okay. He is young and extremely talented.
PhoenixTony
2
Shut up!!! You thought u were the second Ronaldo and ask 4 the number 7 shirt. Instead of u to be competing with Haaland and Mbappe u are busy struggling u meet up with Lord Lingard standard
Davanah
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So that's why he's doing poor or what😂? Kid is overrated..
Davanah
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So that's why he's doing poor or what😂? Kid is overrated.
SH221B
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Now Atletico are regretting about it.
TochukwuJoseph
1
ok no problem now carry your cross and follow athletico Madrid
Habbceipyz
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thans. true
PepRichie
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They should have given him another number instead of 7
Jasinto88
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Back then, I also wanted No. 99 but they gave me 66. Lol. Bo!, jersey no no matter, just do the do.