At Atleti, they remain calm: they consider all scenarios and prevail
Chelsea continues to filter on his intention to finalize the transfer Joao Felix. All information, from the most interested to the most truthful, suggests that the London club will enter into initial talks with Atleti in May to agree on the basis of an agreement that could take place in July, when the loan period ends. of the Portuguese at Stamford Bridge. As GOAL has been informed, at Atlético they know that João is comfortable in London and they know that Chelsea’s intention would be to sit down and negotiate a transfer. The reality is that Chelsea have several open fronts, a significant financial hole in their accounts and they are waiting to find out whether they will play the next Champions League or not. Problems that are not small. It should be added that reliable Atlético sources confirm this to GOAL There has been no contact between the clubs yet. No progress. No calls. Everything is still very “green”, three months is an eternity in football and as far as the future of the Portuguese is concerned, everything is too to decide.
Atleti do not admit: if they want Joao, they are 100 “kilos”
At Atlético, however, they are very quiet. João has a valid contract and the last word on his future will always be with the mattress club. At Atleti, since GOAL is already advanced, they demand at least 100 million euros to let Viseu’s man leave. In these months, Chelsea will pay around 8 million euros for the assignment until June, including 100% of his salary. the landscape will change on July 1, when Joao ends his loan at Chelsea. At that time he is again a player of Atlético de Madrid, with whom he has a contract until 2027.
the landscape will change as of July 1, when Joao ends his assignment. There he will again be a player of Atlético, with whom he has a contract until 2027. The Portuguese assumes a cost of 18 million euros per year for Atlético and from July 1, the club would still have 36 million euros in amortization pending. of the transfer Atlético is therefore in no hurry with Joao. When his loan ends and he wants to play as rojiblanco again, perfect. When his loan period ends and he wants to continue in London, Chelsea will have to sit down to negotiate and Atleti will set the times. And when his loan period ends and he doesn’t want to continue at Chelsea or play for Atleti, Jorge Mendes will have to look for a club to buy.
A new assignment, a “low cost” formula
What could happen if Chelsea don’t reach the 100 “kilos” Atleti are asking for in the summer? According to sources consulted by GOAL, the London club would try to activate a “cheap formula” to continue enjoying the Portuguese for another season. He would apply for a new appointment at Atleti and would have to pay a loan fee close to the 18 million euros a year that the Portuguese pays the rojiblanco team for each season. It would be a stopgap solution for the two clubs and it is not ruled out, but it would not be the option desired by the parties, but rather a temporary resource. In the mattress club it is clear that they are in no hurry, that everything is very “green” for the time being and that future negotiation scenarios are not being considered. If Chelsea wants him, the message is clear: “They’re going to have to go through the coffin.” At Atleti, they are very clear that, after Chelsea’s huge investment this winter, if they want Joao, they will have to pay good money and submit to the price Atleti demands. So clear and so simple.
Source: Goal