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Felix joins Chelsea on loan, but extends Atletico contract

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Atletico Madrid's Joao Felix, right, challenges for the ball with Barcelona's Pedri, left, and Alejandro Balde during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona at Civitas Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)


Portugal forward Joao Felix joined Chelsea on loan from Atletico Madrid on Wednesday in a deal that will keep him at the Premier League club until the end of the season.

Felix has also extended his contract with Atletico for one more year until June 2027.

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