Flamengo are interested in signing Joao Felix from Chelsea this summer and plan to launch a loan bid for the Portugal international.

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Felix wanted in BrazilHas struggled during AC Milan loan spellSigned seven-year deal in 2024 Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?

Felix has struggled since his move to Italy and has seen his playing time severely limited. In total, the Portugal international has made just a mere five Serie A starts, and has provided just one assist. However, Chelsea may be limited in the suitors they can find, as they convinced the playmaker to sign a seven-year contract upon his arrival in 2024.

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Flamengo are interested in signing Felix on loan, with a purchase option, but it remains to be seen if the Blues would be willing to countenance such a move. Felix is not said to be interested in moving to Brazil, but there is said to be rival interest from Benfica, a move that the 25-year-old may well be more amenable to. He made 43 appearances for the Portuguese club in the 2018/19 season after coming through the youth system.

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Felix also struggled for minutes during the first half of the season at Stamford Bridge, making just three starts, prior to his initial move to Milan. He has struggled for minutes in every season since 2023/24, when he played 44 times for Barcelona on loan.

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Milan play Genoa on Monday evening. They currently languish in ninth place in Serie A.