
Joao Felix reacts to Chelsea departure amid Aston Villa speculation

01/30/2025 09:50 AM
Chelsea forward Joao Felix reacted on social media following a confirmed exit from the club, as he continues to be linked with a move to Aston Villa.
Renato Veiga officially joined Juventus on loan, despite only arriving at Chelsea in the summer transfer window from Basel for £12 million on a seven-year-deal [BBC Sport].
However, the left-back struggled to secure regular game time under Enzo Maresca, starting just one Premier League match since his arrival.
This led to speculation that the Portuguese defender wanted to leave the club due to his limited appearances.
Felix, who has also been linked with an exit, reacted to Veiga's Instagram post by liking it. Teammate Nicolas Jackson also liked the post, while Marc Cucurella left a comment for the fellow defender.
Chelsea need to find a solution for Joao Felix
Reports suggest that Chelsea forward Felix is “unhappy” at the club, with ongoing discussions about a potential January exit, including talks with Villa.
He rejoined Chelsea in the summer following a loan spell at the club, with Conor Gallagher moving in the opposite direction to Atletico Madrid just last summer [Sky Sports].
The Portugal international has shown flashes of quality this season, scoring seven goals and providing two assists in 20 appearances. However, he has struggled for consistent starts in the Premier League due to Chelsea’s crowded attacking options, making just three league starts.
A move to Villa could benefit both parties, with fans already excited about the potential link-up under Emery.
Football Insider Verdict
Felix’s lack of game time mirrors the situation of his Portuguese teammate Veiga, who also struggled for opportunities and eventually left Stamford Bridge.
With Emi Buendia leaving for Bayer Leverkusen and Jhon Duran potentially making a controversial move to Al Nassr, there could be space for Felix to shine.
In other news, Chelsea star Cole Palmer has sent a message to Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers.
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