Chelsea forward Joao Felix is keen to remain in England next season, but he would prefer to play for a team playing Champions League football, according to COPE.
The Spanish radio station report that the Portuguese international would be open to joining Arsenal, Manchester City, Newcastle, Manchester United or even Liverpool if they finish in the top four. Fans on Twitter had contrasting reactions to the story. Some hope that Felix stays, others don’t particularly care if he leaves while some have questioned the reliability of COPE as a source:
Chelsea can't let go of such a big talent. That would be a mistake
— John kapela 🇿🇲 (@sweetjay_15135) May 11, 2023
Let him leave pls
— oyinloye yemi (@soyinloye75) May 11, 2023
Fake news, he loves Chelsea
— Willian LPS (@wili2ton) May 11, 2023
He’s not great good to see him leave
— pep (@Petar18981121) May 11, 2023
Go to arsenal
— chelseanews (@Chelsea_storie) May 11, 2023
Man needs to leave he ain't needed
— Orton Lyvynuxe (@Orton_45) May 11, 2023
Would have love him to stay for another season
But we still good without him
We have Nkuku coming in next season— ℙ𝕚𝕥𝕫 (@CFC_Pitz) May 11, 2023
I doubt this is true
— Asad ali (@Asadali6678) May 11, 2023
The worst mistake Chelsea would do is to let him move to another club in the PL.
— Francis (@OnyedumFrancis) May 11, 2023
He know he's not the clubs priority, that is why he's starting to look for options😂
— Mr. Chelsea🇰🇪 (@libcrypt) May 12, 2023
What seems clear is that Chelsea won’t pay the €100m (£87m) that Atletico Madrid are demanding to sign Felix on a permanent basis. There have been some suggestions that the Blues could look into another loan deal but that would depend on the willingness of the player.
If COPE are to be believed, it seems the forward is having second thoughts about remaining at Stamford Bridge beyond the summer.