reportedly imagine that they'll make Joao Felix's mortgage transfer from everlasting on the finish of the season. The Blues have already mentioned a plan of motion with the La Liga giants, who may pounce on an opportunity to money in when the switch window opens in the summertime.
Felix arrived at Stamford Bridge in January after an obvious falling out with Atletico boss Diego Simeone. His first foray into the Premier League received off to a rocky begin as he was proven a purple card on his debut in opposition to Fulham, suspending him from aggressive motion for nearly a month.
Earlier than being given his marching orders, the Portuguese was vastly spectacular in opposition to the Cottagers, and he topped his comeback with a aim at West Ham's London Stadium on Saturday. Chelsea will hope that Felix can proceed to supply them with additional chew up high, having lacked in that division to date this season.
The 23-year-old is on a easy mortgage take care of no choice to purchase, however point out that the Blues stand likelihood of constructing the transfer everlasting if they want to take action as talks have already been held with Atletico Madrid.
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In line with switch professional , Chelsea held discussions over a 'post-loan plan' for Felix after they thrashed out his January mortgage transfer. The membership are supposedly 'assured' that they'll signal the previous Golden Ball winner if his early Premier League type continues.
The silky ahead is unlikely to be eager on a return to Atleti, significantly if he enjoys his soccer at Chelsea, because of rumoured friction behind the scenes. The Rojiblancos may demand over £100million to recoup many of the mammoth sum they forked out in 2019, however the Blues have proven a willingness to splash out when alternative presents itself.
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Chelsea are paying an enormous charge to take Felix on mortgage for the remainder of the season, whereas additionally overlaying his eye-watering wages. Such a hefty outlay for a brief resolution could not make sense for co-owner Todd Boehly except he feels as if the teenager may feasibly stay in west London.
Felix has already spoken out on his future and he refused to rule something out, whereas hinting that Simeone's plans may successfully make up his thoughts. "They don’t have a purchase order choice. They must attain an settlement with Atletico," he instructed . "I’ve solely been right here just a few weeks, a month. I'm studying every thing. I'm very comfy however no person is aware of the longer term.
"I used to be already in search of a change of scene some time in the past as a result of it was troublesome to get used to the way in which of taking part in. I left [Atletico] as a result of my head was already full from making an attempt so arduous and never with the ability to.
"It needed to be on this market and I feel it has been good for Atletico and for me too. I don’t know what will occur in my life, neither is it identified what is going to occur with Cholo [Diego Simeone], as I stated, we should wait till June."