Chelsea have announced the permanent signing of Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid. The attacker has signed a seven-year contract at Stamford Bridge, sealing a return after a loan spell in 2023. "I'm really happy to be back at Chelsea and I can't wait to get started," Joao said. "I can see some familiar faces from the last time I was here, which is always nice." "I loved my time here before and I told my friends and family that I'd love to return to the Premier League one day. To do that with Chelsea is a great feeling and I'm excited to be back." Home again. pic.twitter.com/rIVHTYHCVO - Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 21, 2024 Joao previously spent time on loan at Stamford Bridge, joining in the winter window and finishing the 2022/23 season in Chelsea blue, scoring four times in 20 appearances. The Portuguese international can operate in several positions and adds attacking versatility and depth to manager Enzo Maresca's forward options.