Although it seemed like a done deal, Samu Omorodion’s transfer to Chelsea fell through at the last step – the medical tests. Namely, the 20-year-old suffered an injury while representing Spain at the Olympic Games and has already returned to his homeland. However, the Blues don’t want to give up on purchasing an Atletico player. As soon as they heard of the Spaniard’s test’s outcome, they switched their attention to the rest of Diego Simeone’s squad and found Omorodion’s replacement – Joao Felix!🚨🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea and Atlético Madrid are now discussing João Félix to #CFC as part of Gallagher deal!Samu Omorodion deal collapsing and the two clubs don’t want Gallagher and Julián Álvarez deals to collapse too…João Félix, being discussed with Jorge Mendes in London. pic.twitter.com/h38NHKejb2— *ALL CHELSEA & REAL MADRID* (@Ikechuk07109094) August 12, 2024 Chelsea’s initial pick was supposed to move to London for 40 million euros. Given that the Portuguese is more expensive, the Blues want to include Conor Gallagher in a deal, lower the price, and thus avoid spending more than they had planned. Atletico, on the other hand, are keen on selling in need of money primarily for Julian Alvarez, who is supposed to join from Man City for 75 million euros. However, the deal between Los Colchoneros and Chelsea regarding Felix is far from done since the Madrid giants have also offered the 24-year-old to the Cityzens in order to reduce the price for the Argentinian forward.Chelsea “capture” a wolf: Neto starts wearing blueInterestingly, Felix has already worn Chelsea’s jersey as a loaned Atletico player. In January 2023, he arrived at Stamford Bridge but stayed there only until July of the same year, given that the Blues coach then, Mauricio Pochettino, didn’t want to sign the Portuguese on a permanent deal. During his spell in London, Felix made 20 appearances and scored four goals. He spent the previous season on loan at Barcelona, for which he played 44 games, netting ten times.##NAJAVA_MECA_8262779##
