BREAKING NEWS: Chelsea loan flop Joao Felix ‘chooses to join PSG’ as Atletico Madrid gift Antoine Griezmann his No.7 shirt…but still want £85m for he despite the fact that “no offer is forthcoming”
Joao Felix spent the second half of last season on loan with ChelseaThe Blues chose not to sign the Portuguese on a permanent basisHe has returned to Atlético, who have given their number to Antoine Griezmann. Atletico are willing to sell, but only for a fee close to the £113m they spent.
Former Chelsea loanee Joao Felix is reportedly eyeing a move to Paris Saint-Germain after being stripped of his No.7 shirt at Atletico Madrid.
Felix spent the second half of last season at Stamford Bridge, scoring four goals in 16 appearances, but failed to improve the club’s results.
He was expected to join the Blues on a permanent basis, but new manager Mauricio Pochettino appealed to send him back to Atletico to focus on other goals.
And it doesn’t look like the Spanish club will count on him for the new campaign after revealing their latest squad numbers.
Felix has worn the number 7 shirt since his £113m move from Benfica in 2019.
Joao Felix (R) appears to have his sights set on joining Paris Saint-Germain this summer
Felix’s number 7 shirt has been handed over to Antoine Griezmann for the upcoming campaign
However, the number has now been given to Antoine Griezmann, who previously wore it during his first spell at the club.
relief they claim that Félix and Atletico coach Diego Simeone do not want to work together again.
I AS they report that the PSG project is what the Portuguese like the most.
Félix and Diego Simeone don’t want to be together next season if it can be avoided
The 23-year-old’s current contract expires in 2027 and Atletico are seeking a fee of around £85m for his club-record transfer.
At the moment there are no signs that any club are willing to go that high and the Rojiblancos will keep him if they do not receive an acceptable offer.
