João Félix is going to sign for Chelsea. His departure from Atlético de Madrid is already a reality. The hours are counting down until both clubs announce the transfer of the Portuguese. Both parties are smiling. The Spanish club because it frees up the salary of a player who has caused more problems than solutions in recent years and who has not fully exploded. The English club because it adds a luxury reinforcement to its forward line. After an initial period on loan, they are confident that now, already on loan, he can demonstrate the qualities he showed at Benfica.
With the Portuguese in London pending official confirmation, the blue team considers its squad closed in terms of signings. That one currently has more than 40 players. There is no more room for anyone else. The transfer market reaches its final stretch and the ‘exit operation’ is now the priority. The first is clear. The chickens that come in for the ones that go out, as the saying goes. Gallagher is already in Madrid to wear the Atlético de Madrid jersey. Another piece for Simeone. But his departure is not the only one that was pending resolution at Stamford Bridge.
According to the Mirror, his signing will lead to the departure of up to seven more players. Sterling, Lukaku, Chalobah, Chilwell, Broja, Kepa and Chukwuemeka are on the way out. None of them were included in Enzo Maresca’s squad for the league debut against Manchester City. In total, there were fourteen absences against the citizens. The former did not hesitate to express his disagreement with this fact. The clock is ticking and Chelsea need to lighten their squad. The rush is coming. The first to leave have their days numbered.
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