Fenerbahce are reportedly targeting a high-profile addition to their squad in the form of Chelsea’s Joao Felix, with Jose Mourinho leading the charge.
The Portuguese coach is reportedly playing an active role in convincing his compatriot to make the move to Istanbul as Felix, struggling for playing time at Chelsea, looks for a fresh start to revive his career.
Joao Felix was among the most coveted youngsters in the world when he made a $130 million move to Atletico Madrid in 2019 but has endured a difficult period at Chelsea since his recent move.
After joining the Premier League giants permanently last summer for €52 million, Felix has struggled to find his footing.
The Portugal international has been used sparingly; starting just three Premier League games this season, accumulating a mere 348 minutes of league action.
His performances have been mostly relegated to cup competitions and the UEFA Conference League, where Chelsea often fields reserve players.
Fenerbahce’s Portuguese manager, Mourinho, reportedly sees an opportunity to rejuvenate Felix’s career at Fenerbahce.
The former Chelsea boss has allegedly reached out personally to his compatriot to assure him that joining Fenerbahce would offer regular playing time and a prominent role in the squad to help rebuild his confidence and form.
Fenerbahce are reportedly pulling out all the stops to secure Felix’s services, seeing the move as critical to closing the gap on Super Lig leaders Galatasaray.
