Atletico Madrid have completed the €126 (£113) signing of Joao Felix from Benfica, making him the most-expensive Portuguese player ever.
The 19-year-old attracted the attention of several of the top clubs in Europe, but joins the Spanish club after their activated the costly release clause in his contract.
It is widely reported that Antoinne Griezmann will leave Atletico imminently, and Felix’s arrival signals the Frenchman’s departure to Barcelona will happen soon.
Felix becomes the fifth most expensive player ever, only behind Neymar, Kylian Mbappe, Philippe Coutinho and Osmane Dembele.
Felix featured in the Uefa Nations League with the Selecao triumphing in the final against the Netherlands to add to their Euro 2016 title.
Felix broke out last season with a 20-goal campaign, also adding 11 assists.
The Spanish club have been busy in the transfer market recently and also announced that Manchester City had paid to release Rodri from his contract.
The Premier League champions deposited £62.8m (€70m) at La Liga's headquarters on Wednesday, making his move to the Etihad now a formality.
The Citizens will make the Spain international their most expensive player in their history, topping Riyad Mahrez, who cost £60m from Leicester last year.
A statement from the Spanish club read: "Manchester City pays Rodrigo's buyout clause at LaLiga headquarters.
"The player has unilaterally terminated his contract with our club."
The club also announced they have reached an agreement with Héctor Herrera to sign a three-year contract.
