Report: Mauricio Pochettino has already told Todd Boehly he doesn’t want 23-year-old in his Chelsea squad next season

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Reports from Spain have claimed that Mauricio Pochettino has already made his mind up on Chelsea loanee Joao Felix.

According to Marca, the Argentine informed Todd Boehly during negotiations about him becoming the manager that he didn’t want the 23-year-old as part of his squad.

The fanbase has been divided by Felix since he joined the club on loan back in January. His polarising spell should have been predicted following his debut against Fulham.

He looked extremely promising on the ball in the first half, however saw his evening cut short with a red card in the second 45.

He contributed four goals, some of which showing real quality. However, it took too long for him to establish himself as a crucial member of the side.

Joao Felix not wanted by Pochettino

Felix instead begun to fall into the same category of the majority of other Chelsea attackers, who have failed to show that they are goal threats on a regular basis.

Raheem Sterling for example returned to scoring ways with a brace against Nottingham Forest. However, just a week later he was the man responsible for a number of missed chances against Manchester City.

Pochettino will already have a strong idea on who he will want to be in his starting side at Stamford Bridge when next season rolls around.

One of those players is reportedly Mason Mount, although it is unclear as to whether the Argentine’s influence is going to come too late to convince him.

The Blues will also be well aware that they have the arrival of Christopher Nkunku to come at Stamford Bridge, although reports today suggested the club do believe that he can play as a number nine if required.