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Rumor Has It: Chelsea close in on $107m deal with Atletico Madrid for permanent Joao Felix stay
Chelsea and Atletico Madrid are closing in on agreeing to a deal to see Joao Felix remain at Stamford Bridge permanently.
Joao Felix has had a mixed start to his loan spell at Chelsea, but the Premier League club are eager to make his stay permanent.
The 23-year-old Portugal forward joined Chelsea on loan from Atletico Madrid in January, getting sent off on debut before scoring on his Premier League return against West Ham on Saturday.
Felix signed for Atletico from Benfica in 2019 on a seven-year contract for a transfer fee of $135 million and extended his deal until 2027 prior to the move to Stamford Bridge.
TOP STORY – CHELSEA WANT PERMANENT JOAO FELIX STAY
Chelsea want to make Joao Felix's stay at Stamford Bridge permanent, according to Relevo.
The Portuguese is on loan with the Blues for the rest of the season from Atletico Madrid, with Chelsea willing to pay $107m for his services.
The Spaniards initially asked for more, believed to be around $140-150m but may be willing to accept a reduced fee.
Meanwhile, Christian Pulisic could be heading in the opposite direction with Atletico considering a cut-price bid for Chelsea's United States international, according to Fichajes.
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