Chelsea reach agreement for Atletico Madrid star

Chelsea have reached an agreement with Spanish La Liga side Atletico Madrid for Joao Felix.

According to the reports, the Portuguese striker is expected to sign a loan deal that will keep him at Stamford Bridge till the end of the season.

It further revealed the Blues agreed to pay Atletico Madrid around £10m for the deal.

Felix is keen on leaving the Spanish side after falling out of favour under manager Diego Simeone.

Aside from Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United had been linked with moves for the Portuguese but backed out due to Atletico Madrid’s initial £18m asking price.

The Spanish club, however, have since reduced their asking price in order to get Felix off the books and the Athletic reports that they have reached a verbal agreement with the Blues.

Felix is also said to be attracted to the current project at Stamford Bride and is keen on playing under Graham Potter.