One of the longest transfer sagas of this summer has come to an end. Conor Gallagher has officially joined Atlético Madrid in a transfer worth approximately 42 million euros, while João Félix has moved in the opposite direction, becoming a Chelsea player. There are conflicting reports about the exact transfer fee. Sky Sports claims that the total cost for Chelsea, including bonuses, is around 54 million, while Marca reports that the figure is closer to 60 million, with 50 million being fixed and an additional 10 million in bonuses.Chelsea is where he belongs. 🏡We are delighted to announce the signing of Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid. 🇵🇹🔵 pic.twitter.com/k8jF2PNSgV— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 21, 2024 João Félix has already played at Stamford Bridge during the second half of the 2022/2023 season, where he scored four goals in 16 appearances. However, this time he will sign a seven-year contract with Chelsea. For the Portuguese forward, this move represents an opportunity to prove that Atlético Madrid’s €127 million investment in 2019 was not in vain.”I’m really happy to return to Chelsea, to see some familiar faces from the last time I was here. I loved that period and I told my family and friends that I would love to come back one day. It’s a really great feeling that it’s Chelsea, and I’m excited about returning,” said Félix.It’s official! The second Englishman in Atletico’s history!With this transfer, Chelsea has now spent a total of €240 million on new players, making them the biggest spenders in the Premier League this summer. Since Todd Boehly took over, Chelsea has spent an astonishing €1.38 billion on player acquisitions from the summer of 2022 to the present. However, this may not be the end for the London club’s spending spree, as their priority before the end of August is to secure Victor Osimhen from Napoli. The Nigerian forward has a release clause of €120 million, and it remains to be seen if Chelsea will activate it before the transfer window closes.##NAJAVA_MECA_8284467##
