Joao Felix

2024 - 8 - 20

Chelsea's Latest Signing: A Hot Deal or a Hilarious Misstep?

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Chelsea's got a deal with Atletico Madrid for Joao Felix! But is this a genius move or a comedy of errors? Find out!

Chelsea FC is making headlines once again as they are set to complete the signing of Portuguese forward Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid. The clubs have agreed to a transfer fee of approximately €45.5 million, with no add-ons, though Atletico has managed to negotiate a sell-on clause in the deal. Felix, who previously spent six months on loan at Chelsea during the latter half of the 2022/23 season, made quite the impact, scoring four goals in 16 Premier League appearances. Chelsea seems hopeful that Felix will add some much-needed flair and firepower to their squad.

In what feels like a rollercoaster of twists and turns in the transfer market, former Real Madrid player Hugo Guti has been vocal about his feelings towards Felix. Guti claims he advised Los Blancos to snap up the ‘ridiculous’ talent back in 2017, along with another wonderkid, Jadon Sancho. Little did he know that years later, Felix would be doing a tango with Chelsea instead of donning the iconic white jersey of Madrid. The moves and grooves of the football world often leave fans guessing who will end up where—Felix’s saga is no different!

While Chelsea fans might be thrilled about Felix's return, pundits are split over whether this is a smart investment or merely a case of need-over-kneed decision-making. After all, the transfer scrutiny surrounding the club has never been hotter, especially after some of their previous signings turned out to be less than spectacular. It seems that with every transfer window, Chelsea sparks a storm of opinions—some are convinced Felix is a star on the rise while others label this move as a debacle waiting to happen.

Regardless of the ongoing debates, one undeniable fact remains: Joao Felix can captivate audiences both on and off the pitch! His charisma and skill have already won the hearts of the Stamford Bridge faithful. And did you know that Felix once held the record for the most expensive teenager sold in history when he moved to Atletico Madrid for €126 million? Who knows what Chelsea fans are in for with him now on their roster! Here’s to hoping he brings more goals than groans to his new club—who wouldn’t want a little flair added to their footballing mix? In the outrageous world of football transfers, one thing is for sure, the drama doesn’t take a break—grab your popcorn!

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Chelsea set to complete signing of Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid (The Athletic)

A deal of approximately €45.5million has been agreed between the clubs — there are no add-ons but Atletico have negotiated a sell-on clause as part of the deal.

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Joao Felix Transfer Another Sign Of Chelsea's Transfer Market ... (Forbes)

He spent six months on loan at Chelsea in the second half of the 2022/23 season, scoring four goals in 16 Premier League appearances, and now the Portuguese ...

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Guti claims Real Madrid ignored his advice to sign 'ridiculous' Joao ... (Goal.com)

Former Real Madrid player Guti revealed he had urged Los Blancos to sign 'ridiculous' Joao Felix and Jadon Sancho.

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Joao Felix is the most laughable of all Chelsea signings (Football365.com)

Chelsea have finally reached an agreement to sign Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix again this summer. But why? Poor Enzo Maresca.

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Joao Felix Chelsea debut for Servette Europa Conference League ... (Football.London)

Joao Felix is set to become a Chelsea player again with the Atletico Madrid ace to join the Blues on a permanent basis.

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Enzo Fernandez has already made thoughts clear on Joao Felix to ... (Daily Express)

Enzo Fernandez has spoken in the past about his relationship with Joao Felix ahead of the Atletico star's proposed transfer to Chelsea.

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Chelsea FC wrap up Conor Gallagher and Joao Felix double deal ... (Evening Standard)

The 24-year-old England midfielder travelled to Madrid last week and agreed a five-year contract with the Spanish giants, but he has been in limbo as he waited ...

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Joao Felix transfer fee revealed as Atletico Madrid star agrees ... (Goal.com)

Chelsea have decided to splash out again after agreeing a deal with Atletico Madrid to sign Joao Felix on a permanent basis.

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Transfer: I told Real Madrid to sign him – Guti on Chelsea bound ... (Daily Post Nigeria)

Former Real Madrid midfielder Hugo Guti has said that he urged the Spanish giants to sign Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal teammate Joao Felix back in 2017.

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Joao Felix transfer fee revealed as Atletico Madrid star agrees ... (Goal.com)

Chelsea have decided to splash out again after agreeing a deal with Atletico Madrid to sign Joao Felix on a permanent basis.

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Joao Felix transfer fee revealed as Atletico Madrid star agrees ... (Goal.com)

Chelsea have decided to splash out again after agreeing a deal with Atletico Madrid to sign Joao Felix on a permanent basis.

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Chelsea window explodes with Joao Felix signed, double exit ... (Teamtalk.com)

Two Chelsea transfers will be officially announced over the next 24 hours, while the Blues are in line to collect £30m from a striker sale pending a ...

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Joao Felix has already made feelings clear on Chelsea ahead of ... (Liverpool.com)

Joao Felix is set to become the eleventh signing of the summer for Chelsea after the Blues agreed a deal with Atletico Madrid for the forward, ...

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Transfer news LIVE: Joao Felix passes Chelsea medical, Man Utd ... (The Independent)

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