Enzo Maresca and Chelsea Director Not Sold on Joao Felix as Exit Looms
Joao Felix's time at Chelsea could be coming to an end, with manager Enzo Maresca and a sporting director reportedly not rating the Portuguese forward.
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Steve Worrell
Joao Felix, who joined Chelsea permanently last summer, has failed to make a significant impact under manager Enzo Maresca, starting just three Premier League games this season. Reports suggest Maresca and one of Chelsea's sporting directors are open to letting Felix leave before the January transfer deadline, with Aston Villa and AC Milan among potential suitors. Felix’s lack of playing time, despite public praise from Maresca, adds to speculation about his future.
- Manager's Opinion: Enzo Maresca reportedly does not rate Joao Felix, aligning with a sporting director's view.
- Transfer Speculation: Felix has drawn interest from Aston Villa and AC Milan as Chelsea considers offloading him.
- Limited Role: The 25-year-old has started only three Premier League games this season, with Cole Palmer preferred in the No. 10 role.
- Public Praise: Maresca has praised Felix in the past, calling him a player who "makes people pay for tickets."
- Strategic Signing: Felix’s transfer from Atletico Madrid may have been driven by Chelsea’s desire to sell Conor Gallagher for profit.
- Potential Exit: Felix’s exit before the transfer deadline could validate Chelsea's reported lack of long-term faith in the forward.
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Steve, Co-founder of The 1905 Club, created the platform to provide honest, clickbait-free Chelsea FC content. He worked at Stamford Bridge from 2013 to 2016 with a Champions League sponsor. His first Chelsea match was a 1-0 win at Leeds in 2000, and his favourite was the epic 2012 Champions League game against Napoli.
