Chelsea loan Felix Chelsea to bear the full salary of the player
According to the Portuguese media “Recorder”, Chelsea has reached a verbal agreement with Atletico Madrid to acquire Felix on loan. During the loan period, Chelsea bears the full salary of the players.
As early as last month, Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United and several other Premier League giants became interested in Felix. However, Atletico Madrid’s asking price for Felix was too high, which made the transfer stalled for a while. According to sources, Atletico Madrid are willing to lower their demands to speed up the deal negotiations with Chelsea. Chelsea will pay Atletico Madrid around 10 million euros, and Felix will join the Blues on loan until the end of the season. Chelsea will also bear the remaining salary of the players for the season, which is about 8 million pounds, and the agreement does not include a buyout clause.
Arsenal and Manchester United also hoped to rent Felix at first, but they asked for a buyout clause to be included in the agreement. Atletico have taken a tough stance, refusing to commit to a permanent transfer.
Although this is only a loan agreement, if the Portuguese international performs well in the Premier League, Chelsea will not rule out the possibility of seeking Felix for a transfer this summer. At that time, Chelsea may sign Felix from Atletico Madrid in the form of players and cash.
Chelsea urgently need to strengthen the striker this winter window. Sterling and Pulisic were injured successively, and center Aubameyang also suffered a back injury. The offensive line options available to Porter are limited. Broja is reimbursed for the season, and Chelsea must introduce new players. Chelsea have previously signed Fofana from Norway’s Molde. Nkunku will have to wait until this summer to join.