Honest Ahanor to Chelsea? Blues Advance Talks with Atalanta for Defender
Personal terms are already agreed as Chelsea and Atalanta finalize the fee and weigh whether Honest Ahanor joins the senior squad or goes on loan.
- On Wednesday, transfer authority Fabrizio Romano reported Chelsea advanced club-to-club talks to sign 18-year defensive sensation Honest Ahanor from Atalanta.
- Negotiations are progressing smoothly due to the strong working relationship established during the recent transfer of Marco Palestra from Atalanta to Chelsea.
- Standing at 6 feet, Ahanor is a versatile left-footed defender capable of operating as center-back or left-back, combining physical power with technical composure.
- Having agreed to personal terms, Ahanor chose Chelsea despite interest from Arsenal, marking another significant recruitment success for the Blues.
- Chelsea officials are now finalizing the financial structure while deciding whether the 18-year talent will immediately join the senior squad or proceed on a developmental loan.
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Chelsea in advanced talks to sign Serie A star in £34 million deal; player set to join Premier League club on loan first: Fabrizio Romano
Chelsea are reportedly in advanced negotiations with Serie A team Atalanta over a possible sale of Honest Ahanor, who is expected to leave on loan upon his arrival.
Transfer: Chelsea to sign Nigeria's Ahanor
Chelsea are advancing in club-to-club talks with Atalanta for defender Honest Ahanor. According to Fabrizio Romano, this comes after Ahanor agreed personal terms with the Blues. Ahanor, who was born in Italy to Nigerian parents, is viewed by Chelsea as a player for the future. He is primarily a left-footed centre-back but can also play […] Transfer: Chelsea to sign Nigeria’s Ahanor
Honest Ahanor to Chelsea? Blues advance talks with Atalanta for defender
Chelsea are in advanced club-to-club talks to sign 18-year-old defensive sensation Honest Ahanor from Atalanta, as the West London side continues to target Europe’s top emerging talent. Transfer authority Fabrizio Romano revealed the development on X, labeling it an exclusive story: Personal terms between Chelsea and Ahanor have already been fully agreed. Negotiations between Chelsea […] The post ‘Chelsea are now advancing’: Romano drops excitin…
Chelsea receive clear message amid talks to sign Italy defender
Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea are not yet finished in the summer transfer window (Picture: Getty) Atalanta have refused to rule out a transfer move for Honest Ahanor after Chelsea opened talks to sign the defender. Ahanor left boyhood team Genoa to join Atalanta last summer and has gone on to make a name for himself as one of the brightest young talents in Italian football over the last 12 months. The versatile 18-year-old made 35 appearances – includin…
Chelsea ‘one step away’ from surprise signing – Final stages of rapid transfer
Chelsea are closing in on signing Atalanta’s Honest Ahanor in the final days of the summer window. Two days ago, Sport Witness covered a report from Italy explaining that Chelsea made a late contact to sign the 18-year-old. La Dea are willing to let the defender leave if there’s a convincing offer. The Premier League side have already signed Marco Palestra earlier this summer and have returned for another player. On Wednesday, Atalanta sporting…
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Chelsea are reportedly closing in on a deal to sign Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor, who has quickly established himself among Europe’s brightest young defensive talents. Read Also: Man United Face Nightmare Champions League Draw With Rashford Reunion The 18-year-old has already gained valuable senior experience despite his age, having made his Serie A debut at just 16. Atalanta signed Ahanor from Genoa for around €16 million last summer, but hi…
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