Joao Felix is aiming to reignite his career at Chelsea on loan after underwhelming at Atletico Madrid, whom he joined for an eye-watering 126 million euros ($135 million) in 2019.
The Portugal international arrived from Benfica as one of the most expensive signings of all time, despite having played just 26 top-flight games.
Atletico hoped coach Diego Simeone could mould the talented forward into the club’s next Antoine Griezmann, whom he was signed to replace.
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Desperate to fill the void left by the French forward’s departure to Barcelona, Atletico overpaid for Felix and his hefty price tag burdened the striker.
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