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Atletico Madrid's Jan Oblak: Joao Felix 'Can Grow into a Magnificent Player'

Joao Felix has the potential to become a "world-class player" at Atletico Madrid, according to his new team-mate Jan Oblak.

The 19-year-old signed for Atleti from Benfica back in July for €126 million (£113 million):

B/R Football

One of the most expensive signings ever. 19 years old. https://t.co/k3Jmw6NyyB

He has impressed greatly in pre-season, putting in a number of fine performances against the likes of Real Madrid, MLS All-Stars andJuventus:

Bleacher Report

Joao Felix is worth the hype ud83dudcaa @brfootball https://t.co/Y648XnZMi4

Felix will get his first taste of competitive action at Atleti when they kick off their 2019-20 La Liga campaign against Getafe on Sunday at Wanda Metropolitano.