Portuguese forward Joao Felix has officially been unveiled as Chelsea’s new player after signing a seven-year contract.
Chelsea Football Club has announced the signing of Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid on a seven-year deal. Keeping him at Stamford Bridge until June 2031 UFABET
The 24-year-old forward said: “I’m really happy to be back at Chelsea and I can’t wait to get started. I’m seeing some familiar faces from the last time I was here, which is always good.”
“I’ve loved my time here. I’ve told my friends and family. That I would love to come back and play in the Premier League one day. It’s a great feeling to be here at Chelsea. I’m very excited to be back.”
The transfer fee has not been officially disclosed. But Sky Sports reports it is £46.3m, with £42m up front and £4.3m in add-ons. In a bid to push Conor Gallagher to sign for Atletico Madrid.
Felix first joined Chelsea in January 2023, playing in the second half of the 2022-23 season. Overall, he was not very impressive, playing 20 games and scoring 4 goals.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said Felix’s versatility was important.
“The good thing about Joao is that he can play in different positions. He can play inside, he can play as a (number) nine. He can play outside.” Maresca told reporters.
Chelsea play Swiss side Servette in the Europa Conference League playoff stage on Thursday before visiting Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on Sunday.