Chelsea agree permanent deal to sign Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid
Tom Olver's post was published on August 19, 2024, at 5:25 pm and was updated at 6:21 pm on the same day.
Chelsea and Atletico Madrid have come to an agreement for the transfer of Joao Felix.
Felix did not meet expectations during his six-month loan at Stamford Bridge in 2022/23, but Chelsea are now showing renewed interest in the 24-year-old and are close to finalizing his return.
The Blues had already reached an agreement with Felix's representatives on moving to west London and have been negotiating with Atleti to make sure the Portuguese player's transfer is completed before the deadline.
Based on information from The Athletic, Atletico Madrid is happy with the offer from Chelsea. It is anticipated that Felix will move to the Premier League club for around £36 million. The report also states that Felix has been given a six-year contract, with the possibility of extending it for an additional 12 months.
Felix's teammate from Atleti, Samu Omorodion, was close to signing with Chelsea to compete with Nicolas Jackson for the center-forward position. However, the agreement fell through last week.
The two teams are still talking about a possible transfer for Conor Gallagher. The midfielder from England is currently in a difficult situation and is training by himself while Chelsea prepares to face Manchester City.
Originally, it was said that Atletico Madrid wanted £51m for Felix, but this information was dismissed by the Spanish media. It is now expected that the former Benfica player will be officially revealed as a Chelsea player in the near future.
Felix is listed in Atletico Madrid's team for the match against Villarreal tonight, but new information suggests that the Portuguese player may not be able to participate.
At the press conference before the match on Sunday, Diego Simeone was asked about Felix's status and he didn't completely dismiss the idea that Felix might play at El Madrigal.
“He is performing excellently, as evident by his recent performances,” stated the Atletico Madrid coach to the media.
His conduct aligns with the typical expectations for any soccer player on the Atletico Madrid team... showing dedication, training diligently, being prepared for any challenges, and giving their all when competing with their fellow teammates. We will see in due time whether he will be able to play in the game tomorrow or not.
Felix, who has a contract with Atleti until 2029, has not disclosed any information about his future plans. He was seen training with his Atleti teammates over the weekend.
Enzo Maresca chose not to comment on the rumors connecting Chelsea with Felix during a press conference on Friday.
The Chelsea coach explained that since the players in question do not belong to Chelsea, it is not appropriate to discuss them.
The club is aware of my thoughts on what we require, and hopefully we can bring in some new players before the transfer window ends.
Chelsea's attempt to sign Felix has shocked many fans because he didn't perform well during his previous time at Stamford Bridge.
In 20 games, Felix managed to score four goals but did not provide any assists in any competition.
Felix was loaned to Barcelona last season and scored ten goals and provided four assists for the team in La Liga.
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