Joao Felix joined Chelsea on a six-month loan from Atletico Madrid with no option to sign him on a permanent deal at the end of the loan deal. The 23-year was arguably Chelsea’s best-performing player during his debut for Chelsea despite being sent off in the 60th minute.
The Portuguese international was suspended for three games following the red card and will return this weekend at Stamford Bridge when the host fellow London club West Ham United.
There are reports that Atletico Madrid will only let Joao Felix leave for a fee of around £140 million. However, the 23-year-old is still not settled on his future yet but has insisted that he is happy at Chelsea and more settled despite spending just a month at the club.
What did Joao Felix say about his future?
The Portuguese international said in an interview with AS: “They [Chelsea] don’t have a purchase option. They would have to reach an agreement with Atletico.
“I’ve only been here a few weeks, a month. I am learning everything. I am very comfortable, but nobody knows the future.
“I was already looking for a change of scene a while ago because it was difficult to get used to the way of playing.
“I left [Atletico] because my head was already full from trying so hard and not being able to.
“It had to be in this market, and I think it has been good for Atletico and for me too.
“Contrary to what many people say, Miguel [Angel Gil, Atletico’s CEO] has always trusted me a lot; he has always broken his arm for me.
“I have a good relationship with him. I appreciate him letting me leave now because I needed it; I wasn’t right anymore.
“Miguel has always believed in me, and I think he still believes. He sees me as a hope for Athletico, but we’ll see.
“I don’t know what is going to happen in my life, nor is it known what will happen with Cholo [Diego Simeone], as I said, we will have to wait until June.”
The Atletico Madrid Loaness seems to be enjoying life at Stamford Bridge; asked about his first impression of Chelsea, he said: “It is a great club, as we all know. The facilities are very, very good; they have everything.
“They have a lot of people around the team so that everything is fine, and that makes the difference. It is very well structured.
“During one of my first days, he [Graham Potter] called me into his office. We were talking about his game plan, the plan he has for me. He explained to me how the team plays and what they do.
“I really liked that he spoke with me. He shows that he is a very good person and a great coach.”
Considering the amount of money Chelsea has already invested in player transfer, will Chelsea spend another £140 million in the transfer market? You can send your comments in the comments section below.
