Chelsea in talks to sign Atalanta defender Ahanor
Chelsea are in talks to sign 18-year-old Atalanta and Italy defender Honest Ahanor for £34.3m.
Chelsea Football Club is engaging in negotiations to sign 18-year-old Italian defender Honest Ahanor from Atalanta. The teenager will spend the 2026-27 season on loan at Crystal Palace before officially joining Chelsea next year. The deal for Ahanor is worth up to £40 million. Upon his arrival, he said, "I'm very happy to be here and to be a part of this great family."
Ahanor started his professional career at Atalanta after joining them from Genoa for a reported fee of £16 million plus £4 million in add-ons. He made 28 appearances in Serie A last season, becoming a regular starter. The defender has also represented Italy at the international level, appearing in friendly matches against Luxembourg and Greece in May.
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