He left Benfica with a mountain of hope and an aura of hype. Four Seasons and a bit later, Joao Felix, finds himself at a crossroads that can define his career.

Is Felix a spoilt brat or a prodigious talent?

Probably a bit of both. After a dramatic loan saga that dragged through the entirety of the transfer window in the harsh spotlight of the media, young Joao has got the move that in theory can make his career and in the process pull the club that has taken the bet on him for a season-long loan.