Joao Felix is reportedly considering his options in the early days of the winter transfer window despite joining Chelsea this past summer.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Joao Felix might not last long in his second stint with Chelsea. The Portuguese international is mulling over parting ways with the West London club in the winter transfer window due to a lack of game time in the first half of the 2024/25 season.
Joao Felix and his Chelsea struggles
Joao Felix has struggled to establish himself as an undisputed first-choice starter in his second spell with Chelsea. The once-highly-rated attacker spent the second half of the 2022/23 season on loan at the West London club before returning to Atletico Madrid. He subsequently enjoyed a solid loan stint with Barcelona before a permanent deal failed to see the light of day.
Chelsea coughed up £45 million to sign the 25-year-old in the summer transfer window, and many questioned the sensibility of the deal. Those voices would have felt vindicated after a frustrating first half of the 2024/25 season for Felix, who struggled for regular game time in the Premier League and UEFA Champions League.
While the Portuguese international has a decent record of five goals and two assists in 17 outings across all competitions, he has managed only 842 minutes of game time thus far. So, it is hardly surprising that Felix is frustrated with his situation at Chelsea, with the latest report providing an update on his situation.
What next?
Joao Felix is considering parting ways with Chelsea in the winter transfer window due to a lack of game time. While the report does not mention any prospective suitors, TEAMtalk has claimed that “several top sides keeping tabs on him.”
The report has revealed that the Chelsea hierarchy pushed to bring Felix to Stamford Bridge instead of Enzo Maresca. So, it is hardly surprising that the Italian tactician has rarely used the 25-year-old attacker in the first half of the 2024/25 season. Recent reports have suggested crunch talks between the two parties are on the cards.
TEAMtalk has also claimed that there are no signs that Felix’s situation will improve in the coming months. So leaving Chelsea might be the best option for the Portuguese international, although recent reports have suggested that a winter departure will unlikely see the light of day.
