August 11th 2024.
Last year, Joao Felix faced some difficulties while on loan at Chelsea. However, there is now a possibility of his unexpected return to the club. This comes after their attempt to sign Samu Omorodion from Atletico Madrid fell through at the last minute.
For weeks, it seemed that Omorodion's transfer to Stamford Bridge was a done deal, with both clubs agreeing on a fee of £34.5million. In addition, there were talks of Conor Gallagher moving to Madrid for a similar amount, even though many fans were hoping he would stay at his beloved club.
But, things took a sudden turn when it was reported on Sunday night that the deal for Omorodion was off. According to The Athletic, there were issues with the young striker's contract. As a result, this has put the transfers of Gallagher and Manchester City's Julian Alvarez to Atletico in jeopardy.
Alvarez, a highly sought-after player, is set to join Atletico for a whopping £81m. He is leaving Manchester City after just two seasons in search of more regular playing time as a starting centre-forward. However, in order to secure both transfers, Atletico needs to sell players. And Chelsea cannot afford for the Gallagher deal to collapse, especially with the new Premier League season just days away.
In light of this situation, there have been discussions between the two clubs and the player's agent, Jorge Mendes, about the possibility of Felix returning to Chelsea. The Portuguese star had previously joined the club for a six-month loan during the second half of the 2022/23 season, under the management of Graham Potter. However, it did not go as planned, with Felix scoring only four goals in 20 appearances and his option to buy not being exercised.
It has been evident this summer that Atletico has no plans for the 24-year-old forward. However, finding a new club for him has been challenging, partly due to his high wages, reported to be around £99,000-a-week. Despite this, Felix remains one of the most expensive footballers in history, with Atletico paying a whopping €127.2m to acquire him from Benfica, ranking him fifth on the all-time list.
In the world of football, things can change quickly, and this is a prime example. From Omorodion's almost certain move to Chelsea collapsing, to the potential return of Felix to the club where he previously struggled. It remains to be seen how this situation will unfold, but for now, all eyes are on the discussions between the two clubs and their potential solution to secure the transfers of Omorodion, Gallagher, and Alvarez. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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