Former Atletico Midfielder Saul Criticizes Joao Felix's Work Ethic After Al-Nassr Move

Joao Felix's career trajectory has been sharply criticized by his former Atletico Madrid teammate Saul Niguez, who attributes Felix's struggles at top European clubs to a lack of work ethic. Despite Felix's natural talent and a record transfer to Atletico Madrid in 2019, he failed to consistently perform and secure starting roles at Atletico, Chelsea, Barcelona, and AC Milan. Saul emphasized that talent alone is insufficient without effort, recalling that many teammates tried to support Felix, but success requires personal commitment. Felix recently joined Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, where coach Jorge Jesus acknowledged Felix's current fitness challenges but remains hopeful about his potential to regain form. This move, seen by some as a step down in competitiveness, places Felix alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, offering him a chance to reshape his career. Overall, Saul's critique reflects broader sentiments that Felix's underachievement stems more from attitude than ability.