CHELSEA moved towards a brace of signings from Atletico Madrid yesterday, agreeing terms for Brazilian left-back Filipe Luis.

The 28-year-old, who is yet to agree personal terms with the Blues, was poised to join striker Diego Costa at Stamford Bridge after his transfer was completed on Tuesday.

Filipe Luis — a Primera Division winner with Atletico, who also reached the Champions League final in May — has an opportunity to replace Ashley Cole as Chelsea’s first-choice left-back.

Cole left west London on a free transfer in June and has since joined Roma.

Natural right-back Cesar Azpilicueta filled in during Cole’s long injury spells, helping Chelsea finish third in the League, but Filipe Luis’ arrival will allow the Spaniard to return to his preferred flank.

Filipe Luis joined Atletico from Deportiva La Coruna in 2010 and has made 98 appearances in all competitions for the Madrid side, winning the Europa League in 2012 and the Copa del Rey in 2013 before becoming a league champion.

He has four Brazil caps and was placed on Luiz Felipe Scolari’s standby list for the 2014 World Cup in his homeland.