Portuguese winger Félix Correia is reportedly on the brink of completing a transfer to French club Lille. The 24-year-old attacker is expected to depart Primeira Liga side Gil Vicente, with a deal understood to be nearing finalization.
According to transfer market specialist Fabrizio Romano, known for his reliable updates, the move is imminent. The financial terms of the transfer are reported to be around €7 million.
Should the transfer be confirmed, Correia is anticipated to sign a contract with the Ligue 1 outfit for four seasons, committing his future to the French top flight.
This impending departure marks the conclusion of Correia`s two-season tenure at Gil Vicente. He initially arrived at the club on loan from Italian giants Juventus. Gil Vicente then secured his services on a permanent basis for a reported fee of €1.5 million. Turning a €1.5 million investment into a potential €7 million sale within a year is, one might observe, rather good business from the Portuguese club`s perspective.
During his time representing Gil Vicente, Correia participated in 71 matches across all competitions, registering 15 goals and providing 7 assists. His performance statistics evidently attracted attention from clubs in Europe`s larger leagues.
A product of the esteemed Sporting CP youth academy and a former Portugal youth international, Correia now prepares for a new challenge in France, aiming to contribute significantly to Lille`s offensive capabilities.
