Joao Felix might return to Madrid in the summer when his loan agreement expires because he has not performed well during his brief stay in London. Apparently that’s what the supporters believe. The hierarchy might believe otherwise.
The Portuguese started in attack alongside English winger Raheem Sterling as interim manager Frank Lampard deployed a 3-5-2 formation with a midfield trio of Enzo Fernandez, N’golo Kante, and Mateo Kovacic.
Real Madrid took the lead in the first half through Ballon d’Or holder Karim Benzema who slotted home after Spanish goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga spilt a shot onto his path.
Bar Enzo Fernandez, the whole team was lacklustre, but the fans felt let down the most by their attack and wanted Felix, the loanee player, returned and his move not made permanent.
Fans rip into Joao Felix
According to Guardian, the 23-year-old extended his Atletico Madrid contract until 2027 before joining the Blues until the end of the season for a £9.6m loan fee.
Chelsea are thought to be interested in retaining him despite Atletico demanding a fee in excess of £86m to make the move permanent in the summer, as reported by Football London.
Fans have had enough and want the loan ended at the end of the season after another poor outing against Real Madrid and just two goals in 12 appearances in London.
@Bimfo wrote:
”He should be going abeg. All those flicks without goals is nothing. Make e dey carry him kangara dey go.’
@Roysheed wrote:
”We don’t want him again. Let our Mason Mount stay.”
@thedavecole tweeted:
”I use to be so jumpy about him before but not anymore as it is. His last few games has been below par”
@miKKe_E86 tweeted:
”Keeping Felix is a bad decision. It is waste of resources and a sign that the club is now very confused.”
Felix unsure of Chelsea future
It was reported that Felix expressed doubts over his Chelsea future due to a lack of buy option or obligation in his loan move and will rely on the two clubs finding an agreement.
The Portuguese is happy in London and wants to stay beyond his loan, but Rojiblancos demands could put Chelsea off, coupled with his performances.