Chelsea are most likely to welcome back their loaned player this summer. He is currently playing in Serie A, but the Italian giants are unwilling to sign him permanently in summer.
The star in question here is Joao Felix who joined Chelsea in summer 2024. The Blues paid £42 million to sign him from Atletico Madrid. But, the deal did not went as per the plans for both player and the club. Felix then left the club after only six months.
Before moving away in January, Felix played 20 games for Chelsea. He was able to register 7 goals along with 2 assists. But, the player was not a regular starte for Enzo Maresca. In addition, he was forced to play in unnatural positions.
Felix then demanded regular game-time from Enzo Maresca. The Italian already had other player above Felix in pecking order. This resulted in the West London club finding a loan move for the player they signed just 6 months ago.
Felix joined AC Milan on loan and had a good start to his career. Zlatan Ibrahimovich said that it only took 6 minutes for them to sign Felix. The player said that he was impressed with the plans of Conceicao.
It was all looking good in case of the Portugese attacker. AC Milan were said to sign him permanently in summer. Felix also expressed the feeling that he wants to contine at Milan. But, this has now all changed very quickly.
Joao Felix likely to return to Chelsea in summer
According to La Gazzetta Dello Sport, Joao Felix is likely to leave AC Milan this summer. In addition, Conceicao is also said to get sacked. There are many more changes expected in the club due to failing to secure Champions League football this season.
🚨 AC Milan have already decided to send João Felix back to Chelsea when his loan ends this summer.
(Source: Gazzetta dello Sport) pic.twitter.com/JvLGKRjUbC
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Felix can still force Milan to change their mind but it will require special performances from him. As of now, he only has 1 goal in 9 games for Milan whereas his tally of assists is still not opened. If he does return to West London, Chelsea may try to sell him to another club.
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