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Atletico Madrid's Joao Felix tests COVID-19 positive
21-year-old forward scores 9 goals in 25 matches in all competitions this season
Muhammed Enes Çallı |
03.02.2021 - Update : 03.02.2021
ANKARA
Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix contracted the novel coronavirus, the Spanish La Liga club announced on Wednesday.
"Our player @joaofelix70 has tested positive for COVID-19. He's isolating at home, in compliance with the health authorities' guidelines," Atletico Madrid said on Twitter.
The 21-year-old player scored nine goals in 25 matches in all competitions this season.
The former Benfica star had five assists as well.
La Liga rules require a 10-day quarantine for the infected players and they will be eligible to play after their tests results come negative.
