Chelsea winger, Joao Felix, has been a hot topic in the football world., Chelsea is looking for a new solution for Felix and according to GiveMeSport journalist Ben Jacobs, Flamengo are showing interest. Clubs around the globe are increasingly interested in big names from European football who aren't wanted by top clubs. This trend comes as the Club World Cup approaches on June 14th with an impressive billion euros total prize money up for grabs.
Flamengo and other Brazilian clubs are renowned for producing world-class youngsters like current Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior of Flamengo fame. They also serve as a haven for Brazilian veterans returning home to enjoy their final seasons of football.
According to Jacobs' report, while no official offer or transfer talks have started between Chelsea and Flamengo for Felix yet, preliminary interest is evident from discussions with the player and his representatives. Chelsea would consider loaning out Joao Felix if they receive an overall satisfactory offer and situation. Despite being open to selling him permanently, they're not willing to do so at a discounted rate. Having spent 52 million euros signing him from Atletico Madrid permanently, they're not ready to take a loss just yet.
Flamengo is known for seeking cost-effective deals; hence a loan agreement would make sense from both teams' perspectives. The Brazilian giants recently signed another big name in European football - Arsenal defensive midfielder Jorginho - free of charge.
Potential impact of Club World Cup on Felix’s career
Despite recent disappointments with his performance at both Chelsea and AC Milan on loan, Felix's talent is undeniable. At just 25 years old, he still has the potential to make a significant impact in the right role.
The Club World Cup could provide an excellent platform for Felix to shine and attract more suitors willing to spend even more than what Flamengo can offer. In this tournament, he wouldn’t have to defend as much and could let his individual technical quality shine against opponents that aren't at Chelsea's Premier League level.
Felix’s situation is worth keeping an eye on as it seems like he could become the latest former Chelsea starter to make a splash at the Club World Cup this summer. Whether that means a short-term loan to Flamengo or another club remains uncertain.
