Chelsea have reportedly struck a deal to bring Joao Felix back to Stamford Bridge, and it seems Enzo Fernandez is all for it. Felix, who was on loan at Chelsea last season, appears to be on the cusp of a long-term commitment.
It is understood the star has agreed personal terms for a permanent move to Stamford Bridge. Rumours have been rife, but now it looks like the 24-year-old will sign on the dotted line for a six-year stay with the Blues.
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca is bound to be thrilled with the news, not least because Fernandez and the Portuguese star already share a strong bond. Fernandez, when reminiscing about his early days in west London, confessed to building a quick relationship with Felix - getting on with the player both on and off the pitch, as reported by Football.London.
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"Have I struck up a connection with Kai Havertz and Joao Felix? We do have this connection, away from the pitch as well," he shared with UEFA's official website.
As Chelsea's potential twelfth new face this transfer window, Felix is being given some friendly advice by Fernandez on melding into Maresca's hefty squad.
"Adapting always takes time, meeting new players. I was among the 10 new players that came in, It's hard with different languages, so it's difficult to connect with team-mates at the beginning," Fernandez said. "As time goes by, we start getting to know our team-mates better and it will get better with time."
Chelsea's squad is packed to the brim with top talent, making it the biggest in the Premier League, but the Argentinian ace is confident of the team gelling together. He shared his thoughts, saying: "We have many good players. All of our attackers are class and have quality, so all of them can play at the top level."
The tale of how Felix arrived at Chelsea began when they missed out on Samu Omorodion. Renowned agent Jorge Mendes reportedly then proposed his client Felix to the club, igniting long talks for the Atletico Madrid star.
This twist in the transfer narrative has Conor Gallagher clearing out his locker at Stamford Bridge for a new chapter with Atletico. After turning down three offers from Chelsea, Gallagher has decided it's time to showcase his skills in Spain's La Liga.
