“He just arrived” – Fabrizio Romano clears Chelsea’s stand on €54m star player ahead of January transfer
According to Fabrizio Romano, Joao Felix is unlikely to leave Chelsea in January because everything surrounding the player is quiet.
Felix signed a long-term contract at Stamford Bridge after joining Chelsea from Atletico Madrid in the summer for £45 million.
The 25-year-old was one of three high-profile attacking additions made in the summer, along with Pedro Neto and Jadon Sancho, and had previously played on loan with the Blues during the 2022–2023 season.
Romano provides update on Felix
Competition for places in the attacking third at Chelsea is fierce and Felix hasn’t featured as much as he would have liked to.
The Portugal international has started just two Premier League games this campaign, whilst he’s been an unused substitute on seven occasions.
Felix showed frustration back in November when it was clear he wasn’t going to come on against Arsenal, and Enzo Maresca has spoken about the Portuguese as a solution to getting more out of Palmer, but the pair have started just two games together.
The former Atletico man has fared better in the Conference League where he’s scored four goals in five appearances, but he will want to establish himself as a regular in the Premier League.
Some reports had suggested Felix could be looking for a way out of Stamford Bridge just six months after joining but Romano has moved to clarify the situation.
“Joao has just arrived on a permanent deal four months ago, I don’t see Chelsea changing their stance on Joao in January. At the moment, the situation is completely quiet,” he told GIVEMESPORT.
It would be very strange for Chelsea to have a change of heart over Felix so quickly and it will be interesting to see how much he gets used over the second half of the season.
Maresca has suggested he could make changes for Monday’s game against Ipswich and Felix will be hoping he benefits from that.