Joao Felix has completed his loan move to Chelsea for the remainder of the season - but the details of the arrangement hint at Atletico Madrid’s longer term plans.
Not only is the deal a temporary loan for the remainder of the campaign, but there is no option included for the Blues to make the move permanent and sign the player outright. The Blues came to a quick-fire agreement with the Spanish club, illustrating the common ground between the clubs.
The most eye-catching aspect of the arrangement is that not only does the Portugal international return to Los Rojiblancos this summer, but that he has extended his contract in the Spanish capital for another year – through to the summer of 2027.
