Atletico Madrid offer Joao Felix to Newcastle after Chelsea pull out

Mauricio Pochettino, the new head coach of Chelsea Football Club, has decided against signing Atletico Madrid winger Joao Felix permanently, despite the player expressing his desire to continue at Stamford Bridge. Felix, who joined the Blues on a loan deal last season, had impressed during his time in London, but Pochettino has opted not to make the move permanent.

According to reports in the Daily Mail, Atletico Madrid are now looking to offload the player and have offered his services to Newcastle United. The Magpies have been linked with Felix for some time and are said to be keen on signing him on a loan deal, similar to Chelsea. However, the high wages that Felix commands, believed to be over £200,000 per week, could prove to be a stumbling block.

Newcastle United manager, Eddie Howe, has admitted that the club is not willing to break their wage structure to sign players, stating that it is hard to “attract the very, very best players on the market”. However, Felix’s move away from Chelsea could turn out to be a blessing in disguise for the player.

If he had stayed with the London club, Felix would not have had the opportunity to participate in the Champions League next season. In contrast, Newcastle, who finished fourth in the Premier League last season, can offer the Portuguese winger elite continental football.

Felix has shown his potential during his time at Atletico Madrid and Chelsea, and a move to Newcastlecould provide him with the regular playing time he needs to continue his development. The Magpies have been known to give opportunities to young players, and Felix could thrive under the guidance of Eddie Howe.

While Newcastle might not be able to match the wages offered by Chelsea, they do have the financial backing of their Saudi Arabian owners, who are committed to building a competitive team. It remains to be seen whether a loan deal for Felix will materialize, but if it does, it could be a win-win situation for both Newcastle and the player.

For Atletico Madrid, offloading Felix could free up funds to pursue other targets. The Spanish club has been linked with several high-profile players this summer and could use the money from Felix’s sale to strengthen their squad further.

In conclusion, while Mauricio Pochettino has decided against signing Joao Felix permanently, the Portuguese winger still has plenty of suitors. A move to Newcastle United could provide him with the opportunity to play in the Champions League, continue his development, and prove himself as one of the best young players in the world. The transfer window is still open, and it will be interesting to see where Felix ends up come the start of the new season.