One Chelsea attacker is being very heavily linked with exit. He has already been dropped by Enzo Maresca from the Club World Cup squad. Now, the player is being linked with return to his boyhood club.
Chelsea are once again making big moves in the transfer window. They are keen to improve their attacking unit even further. Liam Delap has already been signed and now Jamie Gittens deal is very close. In addition, the Blues are still keen to sign a versatile forward as they are ready to sell both Nkunku and Joao Felix.
Felix joined the Blues only in last summer. The West London club splashed £45 million to sign him but he was not able to establish himself as key player. Enzo Maresca preferred other players ahead of Felix in the pecking order. As a result, the Portugese spent most of time on bench.
Later, Felix joined AC Milan on loan in January. But, the 25 year old was unable to impress the Italian giants. As a result, they opted against making him their permanent player. Felix returned to Chelsea who have no intention to keep him. He has been dropped from the Club World Cup squad.
Joao Felix headed back to boyhood club and talks with Chelsea set to take place very soon
According to A Bola via The Standard, Benfica are keen to sign Joao Felix this summer. They are ready to make an offer of around £25.6 million. In addition, talks are set to take place between the two clubs in USA soon. Chelsea will face Benfica in the round of 16 of the Club World Cup.
Felix has already given green light to join Benfica this summer. He started his career there before he was picked by Atletico Madrid. However, Felix has been inconsistent since moving away from Benfica. He has been transferred 6 times in the last 7 years. A move to Benfica will bring stability and offer him a chance to get his career back on track.
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