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Renato Viega is set to join Villarreal from Chelsea after both clubs reached an agreement on a €29 million transfer fee. Chelsea had secured Viega from FC Basel in 2024 for €12 million. He featured in just 18 games for Chelsea before being sent out on loan. Now, Chelsea must finalize the signing of Xavi Simons!

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Villarreal Completes Renato Veiga Signing

Renato Veiga has finalized a permanent move from Chelsea to Villarreal, with both clubs announcing a deal valued at €29.5 million, which includes add-ons and a notable sell-on clause.

The 22-year-old Portuguese defender, who joined Chelsea from FC Basel in 2024 for a reported €14 million, will head to La Liga after featuring in 18 matches for the Blues, including a loan stint at Juventus where he made 15 appearances.

 

The €29.5 million transfer fee marks a record signing for Villarreal.

Veiga, capable of playing as a centre-back, left-back, or defensive midfielder, is expected to strengthen Villarreal’s defense, especially after injuries to key players like Willy Kambwala and Logan Costa.

His transfer follows his time training with Chelsea’s so-called ‘bomb squad’ under manager Enzo Maresca, signaling he was considered surplus to requirements.

Chelsea’s decision to sell Veiga comes after a previous unsuccessful bid from Atletico Madrid, which led the club to explore other targets, including David H

ancko.

 

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