Chelsea have reached an agreement with Atletico Madrid to sign Brazilian left-back Filipe Luis.
The 28-year-old, who is yet to agree personal terms at Stamford Bridge, is poised to become the Blues’ second signing from Atletico in the last 24 hours after striker Diego Costa completed a transfer to London on Tuesday.
A statement published on Chelsea’s official website read: “Chelsea Football Club can confirm an agreement has been reached with Atletico Madrid for the transfer of Filipe Luis.”
Luis impressed as Atletico won the Spanish title and reached the Champions League final last season and the Brazilian left-back is likely to fill the void left by Ashley Cole’s move to Roma.
Luis is reported to have cost £20 million ($34 million) after Chelsea agreed to pay the buy-out clause in his contract.
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