Chelsea loanee tipped to return to Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid captain Koke in a recent statement has said he expects Joao Felix to leave Chelsea and return to Spain at the end of the season.

Koke stressed that Felix is only gaining confidence to return to Atletico Madrid ahead of next season.

Felix is on loan at Chelsea until the end of the season, having moved to Stamford Bridge in the January transfer window, with the Blues paying Atletico Madrid €11 million to seal the deal.

There are already speculations that Chelsea would look to sign Felix, who has enjoyed a prominent role with Graham Potter’s side, scoring one goal in eight games across competitions, permanently in the summer.

But Koke has hinted that he expects him to return to Atletico Madrid.

“They were important players within the team. They made the decision to leave. Joao transferred and Cunha transferred,” Koke told Mundo Deportivo when asked about Felix and Matheus Cunha, who joined Wolves on loan in January.

“They are decisions of each one. Totally respectable. Joao is picking up the rhythm of the games, he is gaining confidence for the coming season to come back here. And to Cunha, wish him all the best,” he added.