OFFICIAL: João Félix joins big club

João Félix joins AC Milan on loan from Chelsea for the remainder of the season. The move follows strong interest from the Italian giants, with negotiations spearheaded by his agent, Jorge Mendes.

Portuguese star secures Serie A return

João Félix joins AC Milan on loan from Chelsea for the remainder of the season. The deal follows strong interest from the Italian giants.

The Portuguese forward moves to San Siro for a fee of £2 million.

This is reported by Italian transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, who also reveals that Félix’s agent, Jorge Mendes, played a crucial role in negotiations.

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Mendes secured the deal

It was Mendes who successfully convinced Chelsea to lower their demands regarding the loan, which ultimately facilitated the move.

AC Milan is expected to make room for João Félix by sending Noah Okafor to Napoli, who currently leads Serie A.

Just six months at Chelsea

The move comes just six months after Félix signed permanently for Chelsea from Atlético Madrid in a deal worth approximately £55 million.

The 25-year-old had a promising start in London, scoring seven goals in his first 20 appearances. However, his future under Enzo Maresca remained uncertain, leading to this loan transfer.

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Present at the Milan Derby

AC Milan’s interest in Félix has been no secret, and reports suggest the player attended last weekend’s Milan Derby at San Siro, which ended 1-1.

Premier League side Aston Villa also showed interest in Félix, with the club’s director of football, Monchi, publicly stating that manager Unai Emery was keen on a deal.

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However, as Aston Villa turned their focus toward Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio, it became increasingly likely that João Félix would move abroad.