Premier League
Chelsea and Atlético de Madrid are on the verge of closing a deal that would see Portuguese forward João Félix join the London club for a sum close to 50 million euros. This move marks the end of a prolonged negotiation period during which Atlético had stood firm on their initial demand of 60 million euros for the player. However, Chelsea has managed to significantly reduce the aspirations of the mattress makers, securing a 10 million euro discount on the final price.
The transfer of Joao Félix comes at a crucial moment for both clubs. On the one hand, Atlético de Madrid needed to free up space in their squad and wage bill to finalize other operations. On the other hand, Chelsea is looking to strengthen their squad with proven talent, although doubts persist about how Félix will fit into the scheme of coach Enzo Maresca.
The departure of the Portuguese would benefit Gallagher's signing by the mattress makers
As reported by 'Telegraph', the operation will also unlock the situation of Conor Gallagher, the young English midfielder who had spent several days in Madrid last week with the intention of joining Atlético. Following the collapse of the transfer of Samu Omorodion, Gallagher was left in limbo, returning to Chelsea but not rejoining first-team training. With Félix's arrival at Chelsea, Gallagher could finally pack his bags for the Spanish capital.
Although Joao's price seems favorable for Chelsea, the main challenge lies in his salary, which could be an obstacle to complying with the club's new salary structure. Details on how this issue will be resolved are still unclear, but it's evident that Chelsea is betting big on the Portuguese talent, hoping that this investment will pay off in the upcoming season.
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