Chelsea confirm signing of Joao Felix on loan from Atletico Madrid
The forward has joined the London side until the end of the season
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Joao Felix on loan from Atletico Madrid until the end of the season.
Felix, 23, has renewed his contract with Atletico until 2027 before heading to London on a temporary deal worth around €10m.
"Portuguese attacker Joao Felix will be part of the Chelsea squad for the remainder of the season, having moved to Stamford Bridge on loan from Atletico Madrid," the Premier League side said Wednesday.
"He previously played for Benfica in his homeland before switching to the Spanish capital in the summer of 2019, for a record fee for both clubs.
"A skilful and stylish attacker, Joao Felix is most effective when roaming fluidly across the forward line and involving himself in the build-up play."
Felix added: "Chelsea is one of the great teams in the world and I hope to help the team reach their objectives, so I am very, very happy to be here and very excited to play at Stamford Bridge."
Atletico will now seek to replace Felix having also lost Matheus Cunha this month to Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Barcelona forward Memphis Depay, out of contract in the summer, has been linked with a move to the Rojiblancos.
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