Last Update: May 10, 2023, 17:10 IST
Joao Felix’s future could be decided by the new manager. (AFP photo)
Joao Felix is enjoying life at Chelsea and the club also want to keep him at Stamford Bridge, according to reports
Chelsea are set to go through with a surprise swap deal with Atletico Madrid as they look for ways to keep their star forward Joao Felix at Stamford Bridge beyond the end of his initial loan spell.
The Portugal international, 23, joined Chelsea during the January transfer window on a loan deal despite signing a new deal at Atletico. The London-based club are unwilling to part ways with the young forward and are looking to sign a permanent deal evening standard,
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Atletico are asking for around £88 million for Felix.
Although Chelsea are keen on the forward, they are unwilling to spend big money.
Atletico are open to another loan deal from his side costing around £16million.
Chelsea are considering a swap deal with Atletico after learning that the Spanish club are, in fact, interested in signing Mark Cukrella and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. This swap transaction is expected to lower Felix’s asking price.
Felix also intends to stay at Stamford Bridge.
He is enjoying life at the club.
During Chelsea’s 3–1 win over Bournemouth, Félix displayed his Chelsea jersey as part of a celebration after scoring his third Premier League goal.
They have performed decently despite the club struggling in the league and they are currently at the bottom of the table.
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With three goals in his 13 appearances since then, Felix has managed to impress Chelsea bosses and now looks set for an extended stay in London ahead of the summer transfer window.
Chelsea are currently overseeing a new managerial appointment.
Reports suggest that former PSG and Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino could take over.
It appears he will have a significant impact once the 51-year-old Argentine joins the transfer business. Therefore, Felix’s immediate future may be decided by the club’s next manager.
If Pochettino is appointed, he would have to trim Chelsea’s 32-man squad. Christian Pulisic, Mateo Kovacic, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Edouard Mendy, Hakim Ziyech, Conor Gallagher, Kalidou Koulibaly and Mason Mount can all be sold.
There will be uncertainty surrounding these players until Chelsea appoint their next manager.
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