Joao Felix remained coy when quizzed on his future amid speculation that a permanent move to Chelsea is on the cards. The 23-year-old was heavily linked with a move to Arsenal in the January transfer window but, after the Blues entered the race, he opted for a switch to west London instead.
Joao Felix said: “I’m not gonna speak about clubs as I’m here with Portugal. I can just say that I’m enjoying my new life at Chelsea and I’m adapting well to this new chapter.”
Earlier this month, Felix admitted that Chelsea’s success in the Champions League this season will be a huge factor in a decision over his future. Speaking ahead of the Blues clash with Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League round of 16 second-leg, the forward said: “Yeah, playing in the Champions League is always different.
Joao Felix added: “It’s a competition that everyone wants to play. But now I’m focused on this Champions League, on the game. We have a lot of games yet to try to reach the Champions League in the league. It’s not over. But, yeah, playing in the Champions League is an important decision, but the future no one knows, so let’s see what happens and then we’ll see. Chelsea is a team who likes to attack, who likes to have the ball, who likes to dominate the game, so that’s the game I like to play. I feel very free to play here, to play as I like. I’m loving it. When I left Atletico, I thought it was good for me and for them. So I think it was the perfect deal. So I think it’s important for me, this loan, and I’m very happy to play here.”
