Former Atletico Madrid captain and icon Diego Godin has explained that Joao Felix‘s failure to integrate into the mentality at the club is the reason he must depart.
The Portuguese forward has been heavily linked with a move away from Atletico Madrid this summer, and while Felix is still part of the team, nobody is under any illusions that an exit is the best solution for all involved.
Few understand Diego Simeone as well as Godin, and recently retired Uruguayan defender has pointed to the group mentality as non-negotiable for Simeone and Los Colchoneros.
“If the boy wants to leave or the club wants him to leave, it is clear that he could not adapt to a family. If there is one thing Cholo tried to ensure, it is that the group is above any personal ego, and taking care of that is essential for how Atletico competes.”
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