August 18th 2024.
According to reports, Chelsea has reached an agreement with Atletico Madrid's star player, Joao Felix, on personal terms. This news has sparked excitement among fans, who are eagerly waiting to see how the talented attacking midfielder will perform in the upcoming season.
Diego Simeone, the manager of Atletico Madrid, has praised Felix for his commitment and work ethic. Despite rumors of him joining Chelsea, Simeone believes that Felix could still feature in their upcoming match against Villarreal. This is a testament to the player's professionalism and dedication to the team, even amidst transfer talks.
However, this is not the first time Felix's name has been linked with Chelsea. Back in the 2022/23 season, the 24-year-old had a relatively underwhelming six-month spell at Stamford Bridge. But now, it seems like the Blues are determined to bring him back, with reports stating that personal terms have been agreed upon.
Chelsea has been in discussion with Atletico Madrid for potential transfers of Conor Gallagher and Samu Omorodion, but so far, no deal has materialized. However, their pursuit of Felix seems to be progressing positively, with their latest offer of £39.2million plus £4.2m in bonuses being close to Atletico's valuation. It's worth noting that the reports of Atletico demanding £51m for Felix are false, and Chelsea is now confident of sealing the deal. This could also pave the way for Gallagher to join Madrid.
The ongoing transfer saga has been the talk of the town in Spain, especially with Atletico's first La Liga match against Villarreal just around the corner. When asked about Felix's situation, Simeone stated that the player is doing well and meeting the expectations set by the team. He also added that Felix's behavior is what is expected from any footballer at Atleti – commitment, dedication, and a willingness to compete with his teammates.
As for Felix's availability for the match against Villarreal, Simeone mentioned that time will tell. The Portuguese international, who has a contract with Atletico until 2029, has been training with the team and remains tight-lipped about his future amid all the transfer speculation.
On the other hand, Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca refused to comment on the rumors surrounding Felix during a press conference on Friday. He stated that since Felix is not a Napoli or Chelsea player, it wouldn't be appropriate to discuss him. However, he did mention that the club knows what they need and is hoping to make some signings before the transfer window closes.
Chelsea's interest in Felix has raised some eyebrows among fans, considering his underwhelming performance during his previous spell with the club. In 20 appearances, Felix only managed to score four goals and had no assists in any competition. However, last season, while on loan at Barcelona, he scored ten goals and had four assists, which has certainly caught the attention of Chelsea.
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