[Source: BBC]
Chelsea have signed Atletico Madrid striker Joao Felix on loan for the rest of the season for a fee of 11 million euros (£9.7m).
Felix has also signed a one-year extension to his Atletico contract until June 2027.
Boss Graham Potter said injuries had “sharpened” Chelsea’s focus in their pursuit of the Portugal international, with Christian Pulisic ruled out for a couple of months.
“He’s a quality player,” said Potter.
I’m looking forward to working with him.
“He’s young, but still has lots of good experience and it’s given us all a bit of a lift.”
Arsenal and Manchester United had been linked with the 23-year-old, whose wages Chelsea will pay in full until the end of the season as part of the loan deal.
“Chelsea is one of the great teams in the world,” said Felix.
” I hope to help the team reach their objectives. I am very, very happy to be here and very excited to play at Stamford Bridge.”
Atletico made Felix the fifth-most expensive player in history when they paid Benfica £113m for the then 19-year-old in 2019.
He has gone on to score 34 goals in 131 appearances in all competitions, with 18 assists.He has gone on to score 34 goals in 131 appearances in all competitions, with 18 assists.
