Joao Felix joins AC Milan on loan as Chelsea confirm final January exit | OneFootball

The 25-year-old has struggled to make an impact with the Blues

Chelsea have confirmed that Joao Felix will spend the rest of the season on loan at AC Milan.

Felix was absent from the Chelsea squad for their Premier League game against West Ham on Monday night as he finalised a move to the Italian giants.

A Chelsea statement read: “Chelsea forward Joao Felix will spend the remainder of the season on loan at Serie A side AC Milan.

“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!”

Chelsea will reportedly receive a £5m loan fee and Milan will have the option to make the move permanent in the summer.

The Portugal international, who will wear the No79 shirt at Milan, signed a seven-year contract with the Blues upon arrival last summer

Milan sit eighth in Serie A and have already added Manchester City’s Kyle Walker to their ranks this month.

They face Roma in the quarter-finals of the Coppa Italia on Wednesday.