Joao Felix On What Could Hinder Permanent Chelsea Move

Portuguese forward Joao Felix has hinted that he would be interested in joining Chelsea on a permanent basis in the summer, but only if the club secures a place in the Champions League next season.

The 21-year-old is currently on loan at Chelsea from Spanish side Atletico Madrid, and his loan deal is set to expire at the end of the season. Joao Felix has impressed during his time at Stamford Bridge, with several impressive performances in the Premier League and the Champions League for Chelsea.

Speaking ahead of Chelsea’s Champions League tie with Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday night, Joao Felix revealed that he is happy at Chelsea and would be open to staying if the opportunity arises. However, he was quick to stress that his focus is currently on the upcoming match.

“In terms of if I want to stay or not, I think the future, no one knows,” Felix told ESPN. “Now I am just focused on tomorrow’s game. After that, we don’t know what will happen. But I am happy here. The club is so big, it is amazing, everyone behind the club is so good, so yes, I’m happy to be here.”

Felix also acknowledged that playing in the Champions League next season would be a crucial factor in his decision to stay at Chelsea. “Playing Champions League, it is [an] important decision,” he said. “But the future, no one knows, so let’s see what happens.”

Chelsea are currently in the round of 16 of the Champions League, with a tie against Dortmund on Tuesday night. The Blues are also pushing for a top-four finish in the Premier League, with Felix likely to play a key role in the remaining games of the season.

It remains to be seen whether Chelsea will make a move to sign Felix on a permanent basis, but the Portuguese forward’s comments suggest that he would be open to the idea if the right conditions are met.