Atlético reaches agreement with Chelsea for Filipe's return

The Atlético has reached a preliminary agreement with Chelsea for the return of Filipe. The Brazilian full-back will make the trip back to Madrid after Atlético pays 15 million, but the operation is still pending Siqueira.

Atlético aims to finance Filipe's transfer

The club intends for the departure of the other Brazilian full-back to serve both to partially finance Filipe's transfer and to leave room in the salary budget to comply with the financial fair play.

Filipe agrees to lower his salary

In his desire to return to Atlético, Filipe has agreed to significantly reduce his earnings to show his gratitude to the club for their efforts in negotiating with Chelsea, who remained firm in their intention to close a transfer and not a loan.