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Marc Mayo

Joao Felix transfer update as coach refuses to confirm Chelsea and Arsenal target will stay at Atletico Madrid

Diego Simeone says Joao Felix’s transfer future does not depend on him amid rumours of Chelsea and Arsenal chasing the Atletico Madrid striker.

A deal to take the Portuguse player on loan for an £8million fee, plus his wages in full, is said to have put a number of teams off signing Felix in January after a reported rift with Simeone.

However, the 23-year-old showed his worth on Thursday with a fine display against Elche, after which Simeone responded to rumours over Felix’s future.

“I make my normal comments,” he told reporters.

“I think of the players who are with me, getting the best out of them for the team and for the club.

“What happens [in the market] does not depend on me. He played well with [Antoine] Griezmann and [Alvaro] Morata, and gives us options which do no harm.”

Felix made it 1-0 to Atletico in the 56th minute, shortly after Mario Hermoso was dismissed for the hosts.

Antoine Griezmann had earlier missed a huge chance after a delightful backheel by Felix but the points were secured with Alvaro Morata’s late goal.

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