Aston Villa make transfer move for former Chelsea player

Reports have now confirmed that Aston Villa are set to make a transfer move to sign one of Chelsea FC's former players in June 2024.

With Aston Villa confirmed as one of the sides that will feature in the 2024/2025 UEFA Champions League competition, Unai Emery has been making key decisions many believe is his attempt to build a stronger and better side.

Reports have now confirmed that Aston Villa are attempting to sign former Chelsea and Barcelona player, Joao Felix in the June 2024 transfer window.

João Félix’s Summer Transfer Move

João Félix's transfer this summer has been a notable event in the football world. Following an underwhelming loan spell at Chelsea during the 2022-2023 season, he returned to Atlético Madrid. However, with Atlético facing financial constraints and Félix seeking a more prominent role, a transfer became inevitable.

In a recent social media post, popular reporter Fabrizio Romano revealed Aston Villa's interest in signing the Portuguese forward. The English team aims to have João Félix replace Moussa Diaby, and Villa’s coach, Unai Emery, has expressed his desire to sign Félix. However, the transfer is challenging due to the high transfer fee and salary demands.

Aston Villa is not the only club interested in Félix. Romano also noted that Spanish team Barcelona is keen on acquiring his signature. Although Barcelona is primarily focused on signing Nico Williams, they remain attentive to the market for Félix's transfer.

João Félix’s Underwhelming Loan Spell

João Félix's 2023/2024 season was marked by ups and downs. The 24-year-old began the season at Atlético Madrid, where he struggled to fit into Diego Simeone’s style of play, often finding himself on the bench. Despite scoring a few crucial goals, he could not secure a regular spot in the team.

Midway through the season, Félix was loaned to Chelsea, hoping to rediscover his form and showcase his exceptional skills. However, Chelsea's own struggles with form and consistency hindered his performance, and he was unable to make a significant impact. While Félix displayed flashes of brilliance, contributing with goals and assists, he struggled to fully adapt to the Premier League’s physical demands and fast pace.

Félix then joined Barcelona after his stints at Atlético and Chelsea. Despite periods of inconsistency, he managed to deliver impressive performances for the Catalan giants.

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