EPL: Chelsea target 18-year-old Atalanta defender Ahanor
Chelsea are in talks to sign 18-year-old Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor for €40m. Discover if Chelsea will meet the asking price for the highly-rated tale Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-chelsea-target-18-year-old-atalanta-defender-ahanor/
Chelsea are in negotiations to sign 18-year-old Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor, according to BBC Sport. The Italian club is willing to sell the talented teenager for their €40m (£34.3m) valuation, which would be a significant addition to the Blues' squad. Ahanor, who primarily plays as a left-back, joined Atalanta from Genoa last summer for a reported €16m, with a potential add-on of €4m.
He made 28 Serie A appearances last season and made his Champions League debut against Club Brugge. Ahanor was called up by Italy's national team in May for friendly matches against Luxembourg and Greece. Chelsea's interest in the young defender aligns with their focus on recruiting young talent with long-term potential. The 18-year-old's rapid rise from Genoa to a regular role in Serie A and onto the international stage could make him a valuable addition to the London club. However, Chelsea will need to decide if they can meet Atalanta's €40m asking price for Ahanor.
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