Portuguese forward, Joao Felix has left Atletico Madrid to join Chelsea on a loan deal.
Gatekeepers News reports that Chelsea announced the Portuguese international’s signing with a terse statement on its website their Twitter handle.
The statement read, “Portuguese attacker Joao Felix will be part of the Chelsea squad for the remainder of the season, having moved to Stamford Bridge on loan from Atletico Madrid.
“The 23-year-old previously played for Benfica in his homeland before switching to the Spanish capital in the summer of 2019, for a record fee for both clubs.
“A skilful and stylish attacker, Joao Felix is most effective when roaming fluidly across the forward line and involving himself in the build-up play.”
Skysports reported that Chelsea’s side beat the duo of Arsenal and Manchester United to Felix’s signature after agreeing to a £10 million loan fee.
His signing becomes the fourth signing to Stamford Bridge in the winter transfer window following the arrival of Benoit Badiashile, David Datro Fofana, and Andrey Santos earlier in the month.
Felix joined Atletico from Benfica in a €126m (£111m) deal in 2019.