As the Spanish media continues to bring more details on Chelsea’s advanced negotiations with Atlético Madrid for the transfer of João Félix, we now see Marca claiming there’s a final condition for the transfer to be completed.
According to the outlet, the Colchoneros want the player to sign a new contract before the move.
Félix’s deal with Atlético Madrid runs until 2026, and both parties are well protected with that. The problem is that the La Liga side want a one-year extension just so it results in an ‘annual amortisation’ and the €127m paid to sign him looks better on their financial books.
The 23-year-old is joining the Blues on a loan deal and is said to be ready for the transfer. To meet ‘the player’s wish,’ the Colchoneros will let him move and avoid any kind of dressing room problems at the club.
Marca says that if that issue is sorted, then they can ‘announce’ the transfer, with Félix joining Chelsea on loan until the 30th of June. That story, including the request for the contract extension, is backed up by AS.
