Joao Felix is set for a return to Stamford Bridge after Chelsea agreed a £46.3m deal with Atletico Madrid to sign the Portugal international on a permanent basis; Felix spent six months on loan at Chelsea during the 2022/23 season; Conor Gallagher’s move to Atletico now back on.
Joao Felix has completed his medical and is now finalising a permanent move to Chelsea from Atletico Madrid worth up to £46.3m, which means Conor Gallagher’s transfer to the Spanish club is back on.
Felix is understood to be joining Chelsea for a £42m fixed fee, plus £4.3m in add-ons, which could make the transfer eventually worth in excess of £46m.
The 24-year-old forward is expected to sign a six-year contract that includes the option for a further year.
Chelsea will also try to sign a new striker during this window after they complete a deal for Felix.
Napoli’s Victor Osimhen has been a target all summer but at the moment Chelsea would not sign him on a permanent deal.