Arsenal and Manchester United had been linked with the 23-year-old but he favoured a move to the Blues.
Felix follows Benoit Badiashile, David Datro Fofana and Andrey Santos in joining Chelsea during the January transfer window.
He signs with Chelsea 10th in the Premier League and 10 points adrift of a top-four spot.
More to follow.
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