Club Atlético de Madrid €126 million acquisition of João Félix

9/7/2019
Asset acquisition

€ 126 million

$ 141.190 million

Completed

9/7/2019


Overview:

  • Club Atlético de Madrid has acquired Sport Lisboa e Benfica 19 year-old football player João Félix for €126 million.
  • Portugal international Félix signed a seven-year contract with the Spanish club.
  • The transfer is the fifth most expensive of all time and the most expensive Portugal player in history.

Laura Mendes - Researcher

Jurisdictions:

Portugal
Spain

Deal type:

Asset acquisition

Practice area:

M&A

Governing laws:

Spain
Portugal

Industry sector:

Sport


Firms:

Party: João Félix (Target)


Party: Sport Lisboa e Benfica (Seller)

Lawyer: Paulo Rendeiro