Cesar Azpilicueta has insisted that Joao Felix is a 'special talent' after impressing in the early weeks of his Chelsea career. The 23-year-old was heavily linked with a move to Arsenal and Manchester United throughout the January transfer window but, after the Blues entered the race late, he opted for a switch to Stamford Bridge instead.
The west Londoners are expected to pay Atletico Madrid around £9million for the six-month loan signing of Felix, who was watched on several occasions by the club's scouts ahead of his arrival. The Portugal international has impressed both on and off the pitch since joining Chelsea; last week he 'embarrassed' his teammates at Cobham training ground with a great piece of skill before putting his artistry to practise against West Ham.
While Felix arrived with a world-class reputation to uphold, he still managed to leave Azpilicueta in awe. Speaking to the press ahead of the Blues' clash with Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, the Spain international said: "Yeah, he is [a special talent].
