BOMBSHELL: Omorodion's signing falls through and Chelsea goes for another Atlético star

The Spanish forward will not go to England, even though the whole deal was closed.

Javier Parra Peña | 12 Aug 2024 | 01.22
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**BOMB: The signing of Omorodion fell through and Chelsea is going for another Atletico star**
**BOMB: The signing of Omorodion fell through and Chelsea is going for another Atletico star**

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The long-awaited signing of Samu Omorodion by Chelsea has unexpectedly collapsed, leaving the London club in a challenging position in the summer transfer market. The young forward from Atlético de Madrid was on the verge of joining the Blues, but the deal fell through due to issues with the contractual terms. According to sources close to the club, Omorodion is already on his way back to Madrid, where he may define his future with another team in the coming days.

This setback has forced Chelsea to redirect its focus towards another player who has been on the radar of several European clubs: Joao Félix. The Portuguese international, who had a brief spell at Stamford Bridge, is once again a target for the English team. Negotiations between Chelsea and Atlético de Madrid for Félix have intensified, especially after the involvement of agent Jorge Mendes in London, aiming to reach an agreement that could involve midfielder Conor Gallagher as part of the deal.

The outcome of the Omorodion deal could also impact other moves in the market, such as the potential arrival of Julián Álvarez at Atlético, although different sources in Argentina confirm that it will not directly affect the Argentine striker's move to the Spanish club. It was expected that Omorodion's sale would financially pave the way for Atlético to sign Julián, but the possibility of selling Joao Félix, valued at 50 million euros, reassures the Spanish club regarding the rest of the operation.

Both parties are vigorously working to continue strengthening their squads, so it is only a matter of time before we find out what will happen with Joao Félix's future, as he is not in Diego Pablo Simeone's plans and is seeking a new destination to further his career.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, BOMBAZO: Se cayó el fichaje de Omorodion y el Chelsea va por otro crack del Atlético

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