Felix from Atletico Madrid will soon be a loaned player for Chelsea.
According to rumours, Chelsea is about to sign striker Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid and Portugal on a loan deal that will last until the rest of the current campaign.
The loan of Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid has been verbally agreed upon by the London club. They are anticipated to pay a sum around €11 million (£9.68 million), which is less than what their La Liga rivals initially desired.
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Diego Simeone has used the player, who has been the subject of controversies at Wanda Metropolitan stadium, across the front line in a variety of different formations this season. In 20 club appearances, he has five goals and three assists.
On Sunday, Atletico started Felix in a front-two as they fell to league-leading Barcelona 1-0 at home. At the end of 73 minutes, he was replaced.
“Chelsea are now in advanced talks to sign Joo Félix from Atlético Madrid on loan until June, deal at final stages,” claims Fabrizio Romano.
“A buy option clause has not yet been agreed; a pure loan could be made till June. Talks increased after injuries in the most recent games, so the fee will be greater than €10 million with salary and taxes paid. Fabrizio tacked on
Chelsea has already been active in the January transfer window, signing defender Benoit Badiashile from Monaco, striker David Datro Fofana from Molde, and forward Andrey Santos from Vasco da Gama.
A number of clubs, including Manchester United, Arsenal, and other LaLiga teams, were interested in Felix in addition to Chelsea. If all goes according to plan, Felix will become a Blue before the week is over.