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Chelsea’s new signing Joao Félix BEGINS when the Blues take on Fulham in the Premier League… as the Atlético Madrid loanee looks to make an instant impact to help Graham Potter’s team out of their slump.
- Joao Félix recently joined Chelsea from Atlético Madrid for a £9m loan fee
- He was photographed training with his new club for the first time on Wednesday.
- A day later, the 23-year-old got his first Blues start against Fulham.
- Upon joining the club, Félix said he wants to ‘make all the fans enjoy my football’
Joao Felix is set to make his first appearance for Chelsea after being named in their starting XI to face Fulham.
The 23-year-old player arrived this week on a short-term loan from Atlético de Madrid, which does not include a purchase option clause, and on Wednesday he was seen training for the first time with his new teammates.
He comes together with a promising reputation after scoring 25 goals in 96 appearances for Atlético, which means Blues fans are hoping he can help turn their stagnant season around.
Joao Félix is set to make his Chelsea debut after being included in his starting XI at Fulham
Now Felix is being thrown straight into the Fulham bottom where he will line up alongside Kai Havertz and Mason Mount in attack.
Graham Potter’s side currently sit 10th in the Premier League and were knocked out of the FA Cup after suffering a 4-0 defeat at Manchester City on Sunday.
They have recorded just one win in their last seven games in all competitions, and results have taken a sharp slide after a brilliant start under Potter.
Part of the team’s woes stem from injuries, with key players like N’Golo Kante and Reece James among those unavailable.
Félix joined Chelsea on loan from Atlético Madrid until the end of the season on Wednesday
The 23-year-old was also seen training with his new teammates for the first time that day.
Now Felix is being thrown right into the bottom against Fulham on Thursday night.
Transfers like Felix’s could be key to turning Chelsea’s season around, and the Portuguese star seemed delighted to have arrived at Stamford Bridge this week.
“I’m very, very happy to be here at Chelsea,” he said. in a video on the club’s website. ‘It is one of the best teams in the world and I look forward to helping the team achieve its goals.
“So I’m very happy and very excited to play here and to play at Stamford Bridge.”
The striker added: ‘I will bring my football, my happiness in the game and give the fans a lot of fun.’
Before continuing: ‘I don’t like to talk about myself, but I will say that I am a player who wants to have the ball and play with joy.
“I want all the fans to enjoy my football and help the team.”
He built a reputation as one of the most exciting young players in Europe during his time at Madrid.