Joao Felix Completes Move to Chelsea, Conor Gallagher Signs Deal For Atletico Madrid: Report
Joao Felix has already played for Chelsea during the 2022-23 season on loan from Atletico Madrid. Meanwhile, Diego Simeone has pushed for the signing of Conor Gallagher to bolster their midfield depth.
As the summer transfer window of the 2024-25 season nears the end, Chelsea and Atletico Madrid make their moves. Portuguese attacking midfielder Joao Felix, who was part of Barcelona last season on loan, is all set to join Chelsea. Atletico Madrid are going to bolster their squad as well by signing English midfielder Conor Gallagher from Chelsea for €42m fee. Atletico Madrid has shown good intent in the market so far and they tick another box ahead of the closure of the market. Ilkay Gundogan Retires From International Football; German Footballer Confirms Euro 2024 As End of National Team Career.
Joao Felix Joins Chelsea
🚨🔵 João Félix back to Chelsea, here we go! Deal in place with Atlético Madrid and his agent Jorge Mendes.
Contract until June 2030 plus option for João, as travel and medical tests being booked for next 24/48h.
Gallagher-Atléti, João-Chelsea.
Exclusive story, confirmed. 🇵🇹 pic.twitter.com/OBjy7vg58V
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 19, 2024
Conor Gallagher Signs For Atletico Madrid
🚨🔴⚪️ Understand Conor Gallagher has been authorized by Chelsea to travel to Madrid in next 24/48h!
Deal was already done for €42m fee and Simeone was pushing again for it.
All done between Gallagher and Atléti, all done between Atléti and Chelsea.
Here we go, confirmed. 🔐 pic.twitter.com/8SOv6PoCpr
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 19, 2024
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