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Published 08:51 IST, August 12th 2024

Joao Felix's SOLID GOAL vs Juventus Heralds Link to Chelsea as Atletico Madrid Star Grabs Attention

Atletico Madrid's Joao Felix shines with a solid goal against Juventus, sparking rumors of a potential move to Chelsea, garnering widespread attention.

Joao Felix | Image: X/Screengrab

Atlético Madrid won 2-0 over Juventus in Sunday's Club Friendly game. João Félix scored Atlético de Madrid's goals in the 48th minute and Ángel Correa at the 85th minute via a penalty. With 46% possession, Atlético Madrid controlled the game scoring 10 shots with 6 on target. Conversely, Juventus maintained a 54% possession and six shots with one on target. Atlético Madrid committed nine fouls, Juventus ten, and two yellow cards for Atlético Madrid made the game tough. Nya Ullevi organised the pre-season contest.

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Joao Felix scored a stunner against Juventus for Atletico Madrid but a link to Chelsea is the main focus

Joao Felix scored an incredible goal against Juventus; this was his second for Atletico in the pre-season. However, this could be his last ever goal for Atletico Madrid after all the disputes he has had with the club and the fans during the past.  Once again the Portuguese winger is grabbing Chelsea's attention in an unexpected turn at Atletico Madrid.

After his loan spell at Barcelona, the Portuguese attacker just returned to pre-season training in Madrid. Joao Felix had said he wanted to return to Barcelona, but the team turned him down for a permanent move, and Atletico Madrid chose not to renew his loan with the Catalan club.

According to several reports, Aston Villa is leading the hunt to get Felix to the Premier League right now; the Villans are supposedly getting ready with a last offer.

Nonetheless, various elements are affecting several transfer transactions, claims transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano.

The €40 million price meant to be split between Conor Gallagher's and Julian Alvarez's moves has apparently fallen short of Samu Omorodion's anticipated move to Chelsea. These purchases taken together should cost more than €130 million, which forces Atletico Madrid to rethink its strategy.

Felix might now be part of the Gallagher agreement to lower the overall cost, or the trade might turn into a player exchange using money set aside for Alvarez. The Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez has landed in Madrid and could be announced soon. It is evident that Atletico Madrid is trying hard to strengthen their squad as their rivals, Real Madrid are anticipated to be an unstoppable force with Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Jr and many more by their side. 

Updated 08:51 IST, August 12th 2024

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