Chelsea Football Club are on the verge of completing a major deal to sign Portuguese striker João Felix from Atletico Madrid, according to leading journalist David Ornstein of leading sports outlet The Athletic. The transfer fee has been set at £44.5 million and both clubs have made it clear that the agreement does not contain any floating clauses. However, Atlético Madrid have managed to secure a share of Felix's future secondary transfer during the negotiations.
Felix, the 24-year-old Portugal international, has completed the necessary medical procedures at Chelsea and has officially signed a six-year contract which also includes a one-year extension option, providing greater flexibility for his future at Stamford Bridge.
It is understood that Felix will be paid in line with Chelsea's wage structure and his contract includes a substantial bonus clause linked to performance, which will incentivize him to show higher levels of athleticism and goal-scoring efficiency at his new club.
Felix's joining has undoubtedly injected new vitality into Chelsea's forward line. As a skilled striker with outstanding breakthrough ability, he is expected to shine in the EPL and help Chelsea achieve even better results in the new season. Meanwhile, although Atletico Madrid lost this core player, they also gained a considerable financial return through the high transfer fee and future transfer share.
