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Kieran Horn

Mauricio Pochettino set for key role in Joao Felix transfer future as Chelsea face £18m decision

Joao Felix will see his loan spell at Chelsea from Atletico Madrid expire at the end of the season, but a return for the following campaign could be on the cards. The 23-year-old has struggled to reach the heights he looked set to hit with some moments of pure brilliance in his first few games playing for the Blues.

A bright debut against Fulham was marred by a straight red card but a goal in the London derby against West Ham on his return seemed to indicate more good things were coming. However, Felix has struggled to have a significant impact in front of goal with interim boss Frank Lampard opting to not start the former Benfica forward in the last three Chelsea games.

With just a few weeks left of the 2022/23 season, the decision over his future is edging closer. Despite his struggles, football.london has been told by all accounts Felix is very settled and loves life at Chelsea.

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