According to shocking reports, Chelsea and AC Milan are ‘working’ on a sensational trade deal that involves three players. The deal is expected to be finalised soon.
During the transfer window in January, Chelsea released a number of players, including Ben Chilwell and Carney Chukwuemeka, who went on to play for Crystal Palace and Borussia Dortmund, respectively.
To add insult to injury, Joao Felix, who had been rumoured to be moving to Aston Villa before he signed a contract with Milan that would keep him there until the end of the season.
In addition, Calciomercato reports that Milan intends to make the transfer a permanent one during the summer.
As an additional point of interest, the Italian giants might make an offer to the Blues to acquire either Rafael Leao or Fikayo Tomori as part of a possible transaction for the Portuguese forward.
A possible departure from Milan is on the cards, which could help the club facilitate a move for Felix. Over the years, Leao has been linked with a transfer away from the San Siro, and a possible departure from Milan is on the cards.
In addition, Tomori, who graduated from Chelsea’s youth academy, has been the subject of intense transfer speculation. There have been reports that link him with a move to Tottenham in January.
Felix, on the other hand, received little attention from Enzo Maresca during this season and only made a total of twelve appearances in the Premier League.
When asked about his move to Milan, the 25-year-old player gave the impression that he would be content to remain at Milan beyond the current season.
Our team has achieved two victories. “I had the opportunity to play at San Siro and score for Milan,” he said in his unveiling press conference. “It was an incredible experience.”
The greatness of this club was not a secret to me; Milan is a tremendous club. You can tell that it is a very large club from the outside, but once you step inside, you realise that you are in one of the largest clubs in Europe.
“The coach was someone I was already familiar with; I had competed against him, and I followed him.
I told him what I anticipated, which was for him to act out my role. Not once did he tell me whether I would play a lot or a little, but rather that I was to play in my role. It was because of this that I decided to travel to Milan.
“For now, I’m on loan until June. Let us see how things turn out. Right now, I am having a great time with everything, including the club, the people who work there, and the facilities.
“I have been exceptionally well received. Being in a place where I am comfortable is the most important thing, and I am comfortable in this location.
However, if there is a chance that I could remain at Milan, I would be very interested in doing so. In football, things are always subject to change.
As soon as I arrived, I fell in love with the ambiance at San Siro. In the past, I have been exposed to an atmosphere similar to this one at Benfica and Atletico Madrid; however, I must say that the atmosphere here was quite different.
Not only did I not anticipate such a warm reception, but you could also sense the fans’ genuine affection. The atmosphere was absolutely incredible, and I really hope that it stays that way.
