João Félix set for a return to Chelsea; will explore options this summer
AC Milan's manager Sérgio Conceiçao is set to leave the club once this season gets over in the coming days. By Ravi Kumar Jha Published on May 15, 2025, 08:51 IST
AC Milan's manager Sérgio Conceiçao is set to leave the club once this season gets over in the coming days. As soon as he leaves, João Félix who was on loan from Chelsea will also be returning to the PL side. Felix won't be staying with the Blues as he will explore options for new chapter in the summer.
AC Milan manager Sérgio Conceição is reportedly set to leave the club once the current season concludes in the coming days. The Portuguese tactician, who joined Milan in a high-profile move, is expected to part ways with the Rossoneri amid growing uncertainty over the club's direction and summer plans.
Following his departure, another Portuguese figure at Milan will also be on the move. João Félix, who joined Milan on loan from Chelsea, will return to the Premier League side. The forward showed flashes of brilliance during his stint at San Siro but is not expected to remain with the Blues either.
Félix, who has had a turbulent few seasons moving between clubs, is now exploring options for a new chapter in his career. With interest from top clubs across Europe, the 24-year-old is expected to weigh his choices carefully in the upcoming transfer window. His future remains one to watch as the summer unfolds.
Ravi kumar jha is an undergraduate student in Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia and Mass Communication. A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication and he also has a genuine interest in sports. Ravi is currently working as a journalist at Businessupturn.com
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