While Enzo Maresca laments the bloated squad at Chelsea – with as many as 15 players not training with the first team – club officials, led by Todd Boehly, seem unperturbed, focusing on the business of player movement.One incoming transfer is already agreed upon, and an outgoing one is also in the works. In a single day, Chelsea and Atlético Madrid are set to finalize two significant deals. João Félix is heading back to Stamford Bridge, while Conor Gallagher will be making his way to the Metropolitano Stadium.It’s official! All credible sources confirm that the last hurdles have been cleared for both deals.As for João Félix, it’s a classic case of “here we go again.” The Portuguese forward initially joined Chelsea on a six-month loan in January last year, with the London club paying Atlético €11 million for the temporary move. However, they chose not to make the deal permanent after he registered just four goals in 20 appearances.🚨🚨| BREAKING: Chelsea have reached an AGREEMENT with Atlético Madrid for the permanent signing of João Félix! 🔵✅João Félix will join a 6-year contract, with an option for an additional 12 months. [@David_Ornstein] pic.twitter.com/LmrpyucfFq— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) August 19, 2024 But a year later, following a stint in Barcelona, Félix is back at Stamford Bridge – a place where he didn’t particularly shine. David Ornstein from The Athletic reported that all parties – Chelsea, Atlético, and Félix – have reached an agreement. The player is expected to sign a six-year contract, continuing Chelsea’s trend of lengthy deals, with an option to extend for another year.Details about the transfer fee haven’t been fully disclosed yet, but previous reports suggested it could be around €65 million. Of that amount, €35 million would be paid upfront to Atlético. Whether this amount has been adjusted, given that Conor Gallagher is heading the other way, remains to be seen.##NAJAVA_MECA_8284024##Medical exams are scheduled, with Félix expected to complete them within 48 hours, possibly sooner. Meanwhile, Conor Gallagher will also be heading to the Spanish capital within the same timeframe. Diego Simeone specifically requested Gallagher, and his wish is about to be granted. Gallagher’s transfer fee is set at €42 million.Gallagher had previously been close to a move to Madrid, but the deal fell through due to salary cap issues. This time, there are no such concerns, especially with Félix’s departure easing Atlético’s budget constraints.Everything is agreed upon; all that remains is for the signatures to be placed, and these two significant summer transfers between Chelsea and Atlético Madrid will be finalized.”Case Sterling” at Stamford Bridge – He has to leave, only he doesn’t know it yet?!
