Joao Felix
23 Aug
Enzo Maresca has backed Joao Felix to learn the lessons of his disappointing first spell at Chelsea with the Portugal forward possibly set to play in this Sunday's match with Wolves. Felix rejoined Chelsea from Atletico Madrid this week in a permanent deal after spending six months on loan at Stamford Bridge during the 2022-23…
21 Aug
Chelsea on Wednesday confirmed the signing of Portugal forward Joao Felix on a permanent transfer from Atletico Madrid, shortly after England midfielder Conor Gallagher completed a move in the opposite direction. Joao Felix, aged 24, has signed a seven-year contract at Stamford Bridge as he returns to the club where he made 20 appearances on…
19 Aug
Chelsea are set to sign Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix in a deal which could see Blues midfielder Conor Gallagher move to the Spanish club. Chelsea are reported to have agreed a £40 million ($51 million) fee with Atletico to bring the 24-year-old back to Stamford Bridge. Felix had a disappointing six-month loan spell at…
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