Chelsea has agreed in principle to sign Joao Felix on loan from Atletico Madrid.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Portuguese have agreed to an €11 million fee with Chelsea covering 100% of his salary for the remainder of the season. According to the report, Felix will travel to London in the coming hours to undergo medical tests as he prepares to join the English giants.
João Félix to Chelsea, here we go! Full verbal agreement reached, loan move on €11m fee with 100% salary covered by Chelsea. 🚨🔵 #CFC
Before leaving, JF will extend contract with Atléti until 2027.
João will fly to London in the next hours to undergo medical tests and sign. pic.twitter.com/F5aYKMgspa
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 10, 2023
Felix, who has reportedly fallen out of favor with coach Diego Simeone, has shown flashes of form for Atletico this season, most recently against Barcelona last weekend.
However, both he and the Atletico Madrid team have struggled for consistency this season, with only five goals and three assists in 20 club appearances. Since then, the 23-year-old has piqued the interest of several English clubs, including Manchester United and Arsenal.
