Porto have announced they have agreed a €20 million (£18m/$22m)
deal with Atletico Madrid for Felipe following the defender's farewell
message to fans on Monday.
The 30-year-old centre-back joined Porto from Corinthians in 2016
and swiftly established himself as a key player, featuring 93 times in
the Primeira Liga in his three years.
A Brazil international, Felipe has been linked with a move away
from the club for the last few months. He had been widely tipped to join
Atletico as Diego Godin's replacement, with the Uruguayan's exit
already confirmed.
Although Felipe did not reveal his next destination on Monday, he did send a parting message to Porto fans.
Writing on his official Instagram account, he said: "It was
three years of living intensely blue and white with a new family that I
built, and that will be remembered for the rest of my life!
"I just have to thank all the staff of the club, the board, the
president, the coaches and team-mates with whom I lived in this period.
"I have a great affection for all the fans who are here and
those who wait for hours at the door of the training ground or stadium.
My thanks for the recognition and for everything you do for me!
"Porto made me feel at home and live great emotions, with
achievements, goals, the Champions League, a lot of overcoming and
delivering on the field.
"It became the club that I represented the most in my
professional career and I was able to return to be called to the
Brazilian national team and debut representing my country. There are no
words to describe how much I have learned and evolved as a person.
"I wish the best of luck in the future for those who stay. I'll be in the crowd and I'll be forever grateful! Thank you!"
And Porto have now confirmed the defender's departure to Atleti in a statement on Tuesday.
It read: "Porto hereby informs the market that it has reached
an agreement with Atletico de Madrid for the definitive transfer of the
sports registration rights of the professional soccer player Felipe for
the value of €20,000,000."
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