Chelsea completed the transfer of Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, with local midfielder Conor Gallagher heading the other way.
Felix introduced himself as a Chelsea player after lengthy negotiations between the clubs and is now excited to put down some roots after a string of loan spells.
“It’s a chance for me to find a home,” Felix said Official Chelsea website.
“After two loans, Chelsea and Barca, I needed to stay permanently in one place. There is no better place to be than Chelsea. I see a perfect place to shine.
“There were a few things that made me want to come back: the project, the club, the league, the fans, the time I spent here and I loved it. I felt really good when I was here, despite the results we had. I’m very happy to be back.”
Chelsea is where he belongs. ?
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— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 21, 2024
Will Joao Felix play for Chelsea against Servette?
The first question on the lips of many Chelsea fans is whether or not Felix will be available to play in their UEFA Conference League tie against Servette at Stamford Bridge on Thursday.
Félix has a strong record in continental competition, with 13 goals and four assists in 49 combined Champions League and Europa League appearances so far.
Unfortunately for Chelsea, Felix did not register in time to make the Blues’ squad list for the visit of the Swiss side.
“No, Joao can’t play tomorrow,” Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca confirmed when asked by reporters about Felix’s condition for Thursday’s game. “He is not on the list of the squad (to face Servette) that has been entered.”
The Chelsea squad against Servette
The goalkeepers
Robert Sanchez
Philip Jorgensen
Marcus Bettinelli
defenders
Axel Disasi
Marc Cucurella
Tosin Adarabioyo
Benoit Badiashile
Reece James
bad flight
Renato Vega
midfielders
Enzo Fernandez
Noni Madueke
Carney Chukwuemeka
Keirnan Dewsbury-Hall
fallen moses
Romeo Lavia
in front
Pedro Neto
Mykhailo Mudryk
Nicholas Jackson
Christopher Nkunku
Cole Palmer
Marc Guiu
