When Joao Félix arrived at Atlético de Madrid in 2019, he did so as a great star, since the Spanish club paid $135 million dollars for his transfer. But a couple of years were enough to reveal that the Portuguese was not performing what was expected in the Spanish capital.
That is why for the last winter market, Chelsea obtains the transfer of the attacker, in a deal that would benefit both. Well, on the one hand, Atlético received $12 million for the loan and would get rid of a large part of the player’s high salary, while the London club would add a weight attacker for the second part of the season.
Félix’s performance in England was not as expected either, barely 4 goals in 16 games in a Chelsea that finished in 12th place in the English championship. What made the Blue club board of directors change course and hire a new coach: Mauricio Porchettino.
The Argentine will be the new Chelsea helmsman and the first decision he had to face was about the continuity of Joao Félix in the team. Well, the loan term expired and if they wanted to have the player, the club would have to pay Atlético de Madrid the cost of his token; which according to the Transfermarkt portal, is around $55 million dollars.
However, it was already known through Enrique Cerezo himself, president of Altético de Madrid, that the Portuguese will not stay in London. This was confirmed for him daily AS.
“We have known for less than 24 hours. The Chelsea coach doesn’t have him, he’ll come when his commitment ends and we’ll see what happens. We do not have anything planned, but he is an Atlético de Madrid player, ”Cerezo confirmed.
Joao does not seem to have a place at Atlético de Madrid either, where he has already had several opportunities but without the expected results. In 131 games with the rojiblanca shirt, the Portuguese has 34 goals and 18 assists.
For now the club will have to receive it back and see if it can transfer it to another club. Félix is barely 23 years old and his contract with Atlético de Madrid runs until 2027.
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