Chelsea are often known to make a move or two in the transfer window, especially since Todd Boehly was bought out in May 2022 by Roman Abramovich.
It can be said that the American has shown ambition in signing players to try to secure the club its first Premier League title since the 2016/17 season under Italian Antonio Conte.
Conte’s compatriot Enzo Maresca is the latest man charged with the challenge of ending the drought, with the club’s investment crucial to giving him the best opportunity to succeed at Stamford Bridge.
On the other hand, expenses are just as important: balancing the books to avoid any financial violations, while raising funds to reinvest in the playing team.
Given the number of players currently on the Blues payroll, it’s no surprise to see many players linked with a move, including one talent who only recently joined Maresca’s squad.
Chelsea star in talks to leave Stamford Bridge
According to Spanish media Estadio Deportivo, Chelsea star João Félix would be already in talks for a move from west London, just months after moving permanently to the Bridge.
Boehly, the Portuguese international owner around £46m in summerwith academy graduate Conor Gallagher moving to Atlético Madrid in a separate deal, but used as a sweetener to allow Felix a move.
However, the transfer did not go as planned for the Blues, starting just three Premier League outings To date, he has only scored one goal and has spent the majority of his minutes off the bench.
The report claims the 25-year-old has reportedly been in direct talks with former Blues boss Jose Mourinho over a move to Turkish club Fenerbahçe this month, whether on a temporary or permanent basis.
The Benfica academy graduate is said to be “uncomfortable” with his current situation under Maresca, according to the report, opening the door to a move should the right offer fall his way.
If he moved, it could result in a repeat of a deal for another star who joined the club with high expectations before quickly moving on, allowing the hierarchy to cut their losses.
Why Felix could be a repeat of Morata for Chelsea
Striker Álvaro Morata may have joined Real Madrid rather than Atlético, but he was another La Liga talent who moved to Chelsea with real hope of success given the huge price tag.
The 32-year-old was very expensive £70 million including add-ons in the summer of 2017, with real hopes of transformation of the front line after score 20 goals with the Spanish giants the previous season.
However, despite scoring 15 goals in his only full year In England, it quickly became clear that he was not the right fit for the club, staying only six months before leaving on loan to join Felix’s former team Atlético.
Even though they didn’t lose much money on their investment, leave permanently for £58m At the end of his temporary spell under Diego Simeone, it was a decision that didn’t pay off – very similar to Felix’s in 2024/25.
Since leaving west London, Morata has joined AC Milan in Italy, but has signed double digits in every campaign since leaving the England squad – potentially allowing the club to regret their decision given their recent search for a number nine.
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Álvaro Morata’s stats since leaving Chelsea in 2019 |
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|---|---|---|---|
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Season |
Games |
Goals |
Aids |
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2019/20 |
44 |
16 |
4 |
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2020/21 |
44 |
20 |
11 |
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2021/22 |
48 |
12 |
7 |
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2022/23 |
45 |
15 |
3 |
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2023/24 |
48 |
21 |
4 |
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Total: |
229 |
84 |
29 |
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Statistics via Transfer market |
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If the Portuguese ace, who earns £130,000-a-week, left this month it would be a shame to see a player of his quality leave, but it is clear that he is currently not part of Maresca’s plans given his lack of action. to this day.
THE “sensational“The 25-year-old, as journalist Alex Goncalves calls him, has not had the opportunity to show his star quality and given that he is about to enter his prime years, he has desperately need to play football regularly.
Given former talisman Morata’s form after leaving west London, the club must consider all viable options to avoid a similar situation happening again.
Felix certainly deserves more time in England to allow Maresca’s side to reap the rewards of his attributes and to avoid prematurely getting rid of a player who could help them push into the top four over the next few years. month.
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