After a turbulent return to Chelsea, João Félix seems ready to cut ties with Stamford Bridge permanently. The Portuguese forward, currently on loan at AC Milan, has admitted he would be open to staying in Italy beyond the summer, throwing his Chelsea future into serious doubt.
Félix’s Chelsea Struggles Lead to Milan Move
Félix’s Chelsea journey has been anything but smooth.
🔹 Initially arriving on loan in 2023, he was brought back permanently last summer for £45 million in a deal that saw Conor Gallagher move to Atlético Madrid.
🔹 Signed a seven-year contract, but failed to cement a starting role under new head coach Enzo Maresca.
🔹 Limited game time (20 appearances in all competitions) led to his January exit, as he pushed for more regular minutes.
Now thriving in Milan, Félix scored on his debut in the Coppa Italia against Roma and has settled in well. His future? He’s leaning toward staying in Italy.
“I feel good here, but we know that in football things can change quickly. But if there was the possibility of staying at Milan, I would like to.”
Chelsea Boss Enzo Maresca: ‘We Don’t Miss João’
While Félix is flourishing in Milan, Chelsea doesn’t seem to be looking back.
Maresca was brutally honest when asked about whether Chelsea misses Félix following their 2-1 FA Cup defeat to Brighton:
“I don’t think we miss João. Joao is happy there (at Milan) and we are happy Joao is happy there.”
The Chelsea manager made it clear that Félix left because he wasn’t getting minutes, and while his talent is undeniable, he simply wasn’t fitting into the squad’s plans.
“Sometimes you buy players, but after six months or one year, you decide that it’s a better option for him to leave.”
In other words—Chelsea has moved on.
Will Milan Make the Move Permanent?
💰 AC Milan’s stance on signing Félix permanently remains unclear, but given his strong start, the Rossoneri could look to negotiate a deal with Chelsea this summer.
❓ The question is: Will Chelsea demand to recoup their full £45m investment, or will they be willing to cut their losses?
With Maresca showing no intent to reintegrate Félix, a summer sale looks increasingly likely.
📢 What do you think—should Chelsea cash in on Félix or give him another shot? Let’s discuss.