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Will João Félix shine after signing long-lasting handle Chelsea? (1:11)
Ian Darke breaks down how he believes Chelsea finalizing João Félix will fare in the coming seasons. (1:11)
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James Olley, Senior Writer, ESPN FCAug 19, 2024, 04:05 PM ET
Chelsea have actually concurred a handle concept to sign João Félix from Atlético Madrid, sources have actually informed ESPN, in a relocation which ought to now see Conor Gallagher finish his transfer in the opposite instructions.
Talks have actually heightened in current days with Atlético requiring to move a gamer out before settling an offer for Gallagher, who has actually been training far from the first-team group at the Blues’ Cobham base as he waits for news on his future.
The specific cost is uncertain, however one source informed ESPN the last plan for Felix might be worth in the area of EUR50 million ($55.6 million) consisting of add-ons. The Portugal global was not consisted of in Diego Simeone’s team for their LaLiga opener versus Villarreal on Monday.
After Atleti’s 2-2 draw with Villarreal, Diego Simeone verified that Felix’s lack was because of “the transfer market.”
“Soon you will understand what I have actually currently been informed,” Simeone stated with a laugh when he was inquired about Felix.
Sources stated that Felix has actually concurred a six-year agreement with the alternative of an additional 12 months to rejoin the club where he invested 6 months on loan in 2015, scoring 4 objectives in 20 looks.
Gallagher is now anticipated to take a trip to Madrid to finish a ₤ 34 million ($44.3 million) relocation, having currently concurred individual terms and finished a medical.
Felix would end up being Chelsea’s 11th summer season finalizing after Pedro Neto, Tosin Adarabioyo, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Filip Jörgensen, Omari Kellyman, Aaron Anselmino, Caleb Wiley, Renato Veiga and Marc Guiu with Estevao Willian having actually consented to sign up with the Blues in 2025.
The 24-year-old’s impending arrival will cast more doubt on Raheem Sterling’s status at the club after he was neglected of Sunday’s Premier League opening weekend loss to Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.
Sterling’s camp released a declaration to ESPN in which he insisted he had actually established a favorable relationship with head coach Enzo Maresca having actually included in all 6 preseason matches, however he wished to “acquire clearness on the scenario” after his omission.
The 29-year-old was likewise neglected of Chelsea’s team for their Europa Conference League playoff very first leg versus Servette on Thursday.
Christopher Nkunku, Mykhailo Mudryk and Neto were consisted of in versus City at Sterling’s expenditure.
