Reece James has taken to Instagram to welcome Joao Felix to Chelsea after his move was made official yesterday.
The Portugal international has joined the club on loan until the end of the season, with there being no obligation or option to buy him when that deal runs out.
Felix signed an extension to his contract with Atletico Madrid before making the move to Stamford Bridge. This is despite making it clear in the last few months that he wants to leave the La Liga club.
Yesterday saw the 23-year-old complete his first training session with his new team, as the Blues prepare for the West London derby with Fulham tonight.
Graham Potter has already hinted that he will look to utilise his latest addition if his registration and work permit are sorted in time.
He was sure to receive plenty of welcomes yesterday, however none more public than from wing-back James. The 23-year-old took to Instagram with the statement: “Welcome my brother”.
James welcomes Felix
Felix has already stated that he met the England international when he was in London previously, way before his deal to move to Stamford Bridge was completed.
He described him as an ‘amazing guy’, hinting that he may have already made his first close friend at his new club.
James already has a number of close relationships at the club, with him proving a popular guy despite his young age.
This has included summer signing Wesley Fofana, with the pair even sporting matching haircuts when the Frenchman joined from Leicester City.
Felix meanwhile will be hoping things are all sorted off the pitch In time for him to make his Chelsea debut tonight.
While the Portugal man is surely not going to be the sole answer to their attacking woes, he will certainly bring a spark that has been so obviously missing.
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