Joao Felix , once again this summer, is one of the big soap operas of Atléticode Madrid . The Portuguese footballer still has not defined his future, while he acts as one more in Simeone 's plans during the preseason and the preparation against Villarreal in LaLiga . An issue that has been repeated during the last few years, and that the Metropolitano wants to close once and for all.
It seemed that the Portuguese's departure was more complicated than usual due to the high demands of the red-and-white club for his transfer (60M€). Aston Villa and Benfica , the team where he was trained, were the main candidates to secure the services of Joao Felix . However, complications in the negotiations between Samu Omorodion and Chelsea have dynamited everything, including the Portuguese's future.
And as Fabrizio Romano reported a few days ago, Chelsea have reportedly shown interest in JoaoFelix again, a player who already wore the "blue" shirt in the 22/23 season. All of this with the unknown of Gallagher , who has also been one of the most affected by Samu Omorodion 's breakup with the Londoners. Now, the Italian journalist, an expert in the transfer market, has given a final update on the situation of Joao Felix and the English midfielder.
Negotiations continue
Although, according to Fabrizio Romano, there is still no clear progress, he has confirmed that negotiations are ongoing. Chelsea are still very interested in Joao Felix , being a key piece in negotiations where Jorge Mendes acts as a vital element. The Portuguese representative "came to the rescue" and travelled to London the same night that everything blew up in the air to put the option of his compatriot on the table.
Meanwhile, Samu Omorodion is already training under DiegoPablo Simeone while a club is being sought where he can be transferred or loaned out. It seems that the arrivals of Solorth and JuliánAlvarez have deprived him of his chances of playing time during the season, so we will have to wait to see the outcome. Something similar happens with Conor Gallagher , who has also returned to England while Atlético de Madrid and Chelsea try to find a solution for the Englishman to wear the red and white shirt.
So things seem to be going the same way for now. We do know, however, that the intentions at Stamford Bridge seem to have not changed at all. They will fight to get JoaoFelix back to the club where he played 20 games and scored 4 goals two seasons ago.
Joao Felix absent from training
Meanwhile, the 24-year-old Portuguese youngster has been one of the big surprises of Wednesday's morning training session. Joao Felix stayed in the gym doing alternative work due to some minor discomfort he suffered during the match against Juventus . This can be confirmed by EstoesAtleti, who was present at the session where there was no sign of the "boy".
A loss that leaves Joao Felix out of Cholo Simeone 's plans just days before Atléticode Madrid 's league opener against Villarreal at La Carámica . We'll have to wait to see if he can join up with his teammates over the next few days, while he sorts out his future problems. And as of today, Joao Felix He is still a Atlético player and it seems that only Chelsea could change the player's course.