The next chapter in one of football's most confusing careers is nearly upon us - and with it comes the feeling that the potential he once had will never be fulfilled.
Joao Felix, remains the third most expensive transfer ever - in terms of initial fee - having cost Atletico Madrid £113m from Benfica at the age of 19 in 2019.
The Portugal forward has since gone on to play for European giants Barcelona, AC Milan and Chelsea - yet, since leaving home, has never scored more than 10 goals in a season.
Now, aged 25, he is off to Saudi Arabia.