Last November, a brace by Félix Afena-Gyan in the last 10 minutes of the match against Genoa gave Roma the three points. A star was born. At just 18 years old, the Ghanaian became the first player born in 2003 capable of scoring in Calcio, as well as the youngest in the five major leagues to score two goals in one game. Such was the irruption of the young footballer in the Roman team that José Mourinho, coach of the wolf, had to keep his promise and give Félix Afena-Gyan some shoes worth 800 euros. But what pointed to be a star in the making could have remained a simple stellar apparition. And it is that, according to the Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport, the Portuguese coach would be “disappointed” with his ‘protégé’ after being discovered partying at a well-known club in the Eur neighborhood while he was injured.
“Felix, whose behavior in recent months has been exemplary, took a false step last Saturday, when going to the disco with friends despite the call of the club to avoid any type of event, in crowded places or at parties until late at night”, informs this medium. The 19-year-old attacker, who has played a total of 12 games so far this season, had not trained with the group in recent days due to a physical problem, which also caused him to miss the game against Spezia last Sunday. Hence the disappointment of José Mourinho, who would have decided to send Félix Afena-Gyan back to the Primavera team. After five months participating assiduously in the calls and the elevens of Rome, the coaching staff of the wolf decided that Felix would not train yesterday with the first team.
From Italy they speak of this event as “the first false step” of Félix Afena-Gyan in his career. And it is that the Ghanaian, who was photographed at night in the disco and these images were shared through social networks, will have to win back the trust of José Mourinho, the first and main supporter of him. Although still “It is not clear if Felix will stay with the Primavera team for a while or if he will return to training with the first team immediately”according to Corriere dello Sport, the truth is that Félix’s night outing generated significant discontent in the Portuguese coach and has not left the Roma team happy at all.