Chelsea have announced the signing of Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid on a permanent transfer, with the Portuguese forward penning a seven-year contract at Stamford Bridge.
_Transfer Fee_: The Blues have agreed to pay a transfer fee of £115 million (€130 million) for the 24-year-old, who previously spent the second half of the 2022-23 season on loan at Chelsea.
_Welcome Message_: “I’m really happy to be here, and I’m looking forward to getting started,” Felix said after completing his move. “I had a great time here on loan last season, and I’m excited to be back and help the team achieve our goals.”
_Manager’s Quote_: “We’re thrilled to welcome Joao back to Chelsea on a permanent basis,” said Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino. “He’s an exceptional talent, and we believe he has the potential to become one of the best players in the world.”
_Felix’s Stats_: Felix scored 6 goals in 20 appearances for Chelsea during his loan spell last season, and has netted 34 goals in 131 games for Atletico Madrid since joining the club in 2019.
The signing of Felix marks a significant statement of intent from Chelsea, who are looking to challenge for major honors in the upcoming season.