Joao Felix (Chelsea) returns to his home team, Atletico Madrid.
European football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano tweeted on the 30th (local time) that “Felix is not playing for Chelsea next season” and that “Manager Mauricio Pochettino has decided to return to Atlético from Chelsea.”메이저사이트
Felix joined Chelsea on a half-year loan from Atletico in January. Chelsea paid £9.7m for Felix’s rent. Since Felix is an attacking resource with excellent skills, a good performance at Chelsea was expected. However, the result of half a season at Chelsea was 20 appearances and 4 goals. That was less than his five goals and three assists in his half-season at Atlético.
Pochettino as Tottenham manager (Photo Credit=Getty Image Korea)
Manager Pochettino classified Felix as a cleanup after he failed to impress. Chelsea considered extending Felix’s loan even before Pochettino took over. However, Felix was not in Pochettino’s plan for the season.
Cerezo Atlético president said, “Coach Pochettino has heard that Chelsea will not include Felix. Felix will return to Atlético Cerezo.”
According to Spain’s Marca, Felix is not on good terms with Atletico coach Diego Simeone. Even if he returns to Atletico, there is a possibility of a transfer or loan to another team.