AC Milan have completed the loan deal for Portuguese star Joao Felix from Premier League giants Chelsea. The move has been completed on the Deadline Day of the Winter Transfer Window, as clubs all over Europe gear up for an action-packed 2nd half of the 2024-25 season.
Joao Felix ha snow joined his fifth club in last 6 years, as the SL Benfica youth product completed a sensational 100 million euros+ transfer to Atletico Madrid, before going on loan spells at Chelsea and FC Barcelona.
Chelsea made the Joao Felix permanent this summer, but 6 months later, the club has offloaded the Portuguese to Serie A giants.
AC Milan's Official Club Statement On Joao Felix
"AC Milan is delighted to announce the signing of João Félix Sequeira from Chelsea FC. The Portuguese attacker has signed a contract with the Club lasting until 30 June 2025."
"Born in Viseu, Portugal, on 10 November 1999, he developed as a player in his home country - at Padroense and Porto - before joining Benfica, where he made his first-team debut in 2017 and won the Portuguese league title. In 2019, he moved to Atletico Madrid, with whom he won La Liga, after which he wore the shirts of Barcelona and Chelsea. To date, João Félix has scored 75 goals in 259 appearances over the course of his career."
"In June 2019, João made his debut for Portugal. He has scored nine goals in 45 appearances for his country, winning the 2019 Nations League. João Félix will wear the number 79 shirt."
Chelsea's Official Club Statement On Joao Felix
"Chelsea forward Joao Felix will spend the remainder of the season on loan at Serie A side AC Milan. The Portugal international has made 20 appearances in all competitions and scored seven goals this season, following his summer move to Stamford Bridge from Atletico Madrid."
"Joao will now spend the remainder of the 2024/25 campaign at San Siro and we look forward to supporting him during his loan spell. Good luck, Joao!"