Azpilicueta announces new Chelsea signing is ‘unbelievable’ in training

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Cesar Azpilicueta says new CHELSEA signing Joao Felix is ‘unbelievable’ in training

After months and speculation and rumours – it was Chelsea that managed to secure a transfer deal for the impressive Felix after learning that he wanted a move away from Atletico Madrid.

He has been very impressive in his first two outings in that Chelsea shirt and there has been calls from the fans to give him a long-term deal to keep him at the club.

Chelsea captain Azpilicueta says Felix is ‘amazing’ on the training pitch and has tipped the loanee to have a ‘big impact’ on the team for the rest of the season.

Asked if Felix is a ‘special talent’ ahead of CHELSEA ’s Champions League last-16 first leg clash at Borussia Dortmund, Azpilicueta said: ‘Yes, he is.

‘I knew him from Atletico Madrid when we played against them and from watching their games in La Liga.

‘I was quite surprised when he arrived because we know the quality he has. He’s amazing in training and in the last game against West Ham, he showed the way he can turn, create spaces, play passes.

‘In training, he has been unbelievable, honestly very good. He scored the other day too and that will help with his confidence.

‘He is a young boy with great experience and great confidence, who is making already a big impact in the team.

‘I am looking forward to seeing him in the team and performing at this level.’

‘It’s been a bit of a busier January transfer than before but in my role, I try to help the new players adapt as quickly as possible to the team,’ Azpilicueta added.

‘In football, sometimes you don’t have a lot of time to start your journey in a new club, country, a different language.

‘So from my side, I’ve been trying to help integrate them as quickly as possible in the team so that they can express themselves and show their quality, like a few of the boys have done already. I think we have exciting times ahead.’

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