Joao Felix is aiming to reignite his career at Chelsea on loan after underwhelming at Atletico Madrid, whom he joined for an eye-watering 126 million euros ($135 million) in 2019.
The Portugal international arrived from Benfica as one of the most expensive signings of all time, despite having played just 26 top-flight games.
The silky Portuguese forward and his coach never seemed an ideal pairing, with their different ways of viewing the game, with Atletico CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin acknowledging the tensions between them in December."I think he has world-class talent, as a player and a person. Even though the coach's football became less defensive and more expansive in the 2020-21 campaign, which saw them lift the title, Felix flitted in and out of favour.
When the chips are down, Atletico have returned to their safety-first, defensive ways -- muscle memory for Simeone and his team, but no longer executed with the same confidence. Griezmann returned in 2021 on loan, leaving Felix battling with him, Correa, Matheus Cunha and this season Alvaro Morata for a regular start.
Felix's temporary departure, along with that of Cunha to Wolves, will ease some financial pressure on the club, which could prove important if they fail to qualify for the Champions League next season.
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