Joao Felix – Football Flame

10Feb

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Joao Felix reveals feelings on Chelsea stay and insists he ‘doesn’t regret’ Atletico move

Joao Felix of Chelsea shoots the ball during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Chelsea FC at Craven Cottage on January 12, 2023 in London, England.Joao Felix has opened up on his Chelsea future – and whether he wants to return to Atletico Madrid. On-loan Blues forward Felix will return to action against West Ham, having served a three-game suspension for a red card against Fulham. That misdemeanour came on his debut in the west London derby, where he impressed straight out of the blocks, only for a star performance to be cut short. The 23-year-old had just arrived from Atleti, on a six-month loan reportedly worth a whopping £11million. That deal came without any further option to buy, although when Felix was asked about staying by AS, he far from dismissed it. “You don’t have ...

13Jan

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Joao Felix sent off on debut as Chelsea lose at Fulham

David Coote shows a red card to Joao Felix of Chelsea (not pictured) during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Chelsea FC at Craven Cottage on January 12, 2023 in London, England.Fulham manager Marco Silva hailed “a great night for the club and the fans” as his side beat 10-man Chelsea in a fiery west London derby at Craven Cottage. Carlos Vinicius headed in a 72nd-minute winner after Portugal winger Joao Felix had been sent off on his Chelsea debut when the score was 1-1. Willian put the hosts ahead against his former side in the first half, before Kalidou Koulibaly equalised early in the second, but Vinicius’ winner saw Fulham move up to sixth in the Premier League. “Chelsea is a super team, they are a massive club and their budget is completely different to ours, you can’t c...

8Jan

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Atletico Madrid set price for Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea target Joao Felix

Joao Felix of Atletico Madrid crestfallen after his substitution during the La Liga Santander match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Valencia CF at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on January 22, 2022 in Madrid, Spain.Atletico Madrid are happy to let Joao Felix leave the club this summer but not cheaply, wanting a £9.5m loan fee and a commitment to buy for £70.5m, according to reports. The 23-year-old moved to Atletico from Benfica for an enormous £113m in 2019 but it has not worked out for him in the Spanish capital and after falling out with manager Diego Simeone he is being allowed to leave. There is no shortage of interest in the Portugal forward, with Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea all linked with him on a loan deal in January. The Mirror report that Atletico have set their pric...

25Dec

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Joao Felix ready to accept loan offer to join Arsenal or Man Utd

Joao Felix of Portugal Looks on during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter final match between Morocco and Portugal at Al Thumama Stadium on December 10, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.Joao Felix will accept a loan move away from Atletico Madrid in January with Arsenal and Manchester United leading the race for his signature. The Portugal international is set to leave the Spanish giants next month after failing to force his way into Diego Simeone’s side. The 23-year-old forward cost €126million (£108m) when he joined from Benfica summer of 2019 but has struggled to adapt to the manager’s style and philosophy. Atletico are now prepared to cut their losses and have lowered their asking price, with a total package worth €100m (£86m) enough to secure a deal. But with clubs unlikely to spend big in...

17Dec

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Joao Felix linked with a move away from Atletico Madrid in January

Joao Felix of Portugal looks on during the Group H - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 match between Portugal and Ghana at the Stadium 974 on November 24, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix looks set to leave the La Liga club during the January transfer window, due to a reported break down in relations between him and club coach Diego Simeone. Despite the club wanting to keep Felix they expect the forward to depart soon. There are numerous clubs across Europe interested in acquiring the 23-year-old forwards services, the latest being Chelsea in the Premier League. According to Fichajes report, Felix is also being targets by Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp during the upcoming transfer window having lost Darwin Nunez for the season due to injury. Liverpool are also said to be showing...

12Dec

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Juventus reportedly want Atletico Madrid’s Joao Felix in Dusan Vlahovic swap deal

Joao Felix second striker of Portugal and Atletico de Madrid during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter final match between Morocco and Portugal at Al Thumama Stadium on December 10, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.Juventus are reportedly prepared to offer Dusan Vlahovic in a swap deal for Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix. The Portugal international appears to be heading towards the exit door at Atletico following reports of a breakdown in his relationship with manager Diego Simeone. Manchester United, Aston Villa, Chelsea and Newcastle United are all believed to be interested in Felix, and his agent Jorge Mendes is expected to travel to England this week to find a new club for his client. However, Juventus have also been linked with the 23-year-old and according to The Mirror, they are willing to...