Barcelona left amazed by the adaptation of in-form summer signing – report

It has been just three weeks since FC Barcelona signed Joao Felix on a season-long loan deal from Atletico Madrid, but the move appears to be paying off handsomely.

The Blaugrana did not pay any loan fee for the 23-year-old’s signing and have him on a very low salary, reported to be around €400,000 for the season.

There was always the risk of Joao Felix struggling, given his recent form at Atletico Madrid and Chelsea (loan). But that has not been the case so far at Barça.

Barcelona surprised by Joao Felix’s start

Indeed, Joao Felix has made a stellar start to life as a Barcelona player. In three appearances, the Portuguese international already has three goals and an assist to his name across all competitions.

And, now, Gabriel Sans of Mundo Deportivo is reporting that Barcelona have been left amazed by how well Joao Felix has adapted at the club.

Club sources have told the publication that they are surprised by the 23-year-old’s seamless adaptation at the club and how well he has fit into the dressing room.

While his performances on the pitch are there for everyone to see, the report highlights that Barça have also been left impressed by his dedication and willingness to do well in training sessions.

The former SL Benfica wonderkid is understood to have shown great desire to learn and assimilate the tactics and philosophy of Barcelona under Xavi while he displays a high level of intensity in training sessions.

Proving the doubters wrong

It is no secret that there were some reservations regarding Barcelona’s move for Joao Felix, not only among the fanbase but among some members of the club’s staff.

However, with his performances so early in the season, the Portuguese international has reportedly erased all those doubts, with the skeptics now believing that he can be an important part of the team.

Within the team, they like the solidarity he shows on and off the pitch and the way he celebrates his goals with all of his new teammates has gone down well within the locker room.

It is still early days but Joao Felix is responding well to the confidence shown in him by Barcelona and Xavi.