February 10, (THEWILL) – Atletico Madrid loanee, Joao Felix, has expressed his fondness for Chelsea but remained unsure of his future with the club.
The 23-year-old was brought to Stamford Bridge in January, as part of a six-month loan deal, but the agreement did not include an option for the Blues to make the move permanent. Felix acknowledged that the club would have to negotiate a traditional transfer with Atletico if they wanted to keep him beyond this season.
In a recent interview, Felix said: “I feel very good at Chelsea, I like the club. They don’t have a purchase option, so they’d have to reach an agreement with Atletico. I’m still getting to know my new surroundings, but I really like it here. However, it’s impossible to say what’ll happen in the future.”
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The Portuguese had an eventful start to his time with Chelsea, shining in his derby against Fulham before a red card earned him a three-game suspension. He is set to return to action on Saturday, against West Ham.
Reflecting on the red card suspension, Felix said: “I didn’t let it get me down. Getting a red card on your debut is obviously a bit tougher to take, but I kept calm. I was doing well and I’m confident in my ability.”
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